1143 38 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05291-0015Map
Owner of record: Chen, Tony
1143 38 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Tony. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on February 22, 2022. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 108
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latch set assemblies at door from vestibule to , 1st story
Oct 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage bin and corrugate box impaired free fall of dropladder at south yard buiding front at fire escape
Oct 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chained at bannisters building entrance at stoop
May 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 2nd and 3rd story balconies, west stack at building front
May 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 15 sq. ft at east wall, 10 sq. ft at north wall, 35 sq. ft at ceiling, 5 sq. ft at south wall & 10 sq. ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal cover to to radiator at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective canopy switch at electric light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ..... in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stapled tiles at ceiling,and wood panels at all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at 1st story public hall
Jan 1, 2012
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding materials at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding materials at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flamable household items (bags , boxes, paint containers) at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 13, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at lobby, 1st story
Oct 11, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement treads 3rd up from bottom at stoop
May 2, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cable wires creating trip hazard at roof
May 29, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Mar 23, 2000 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story
Mar 23, 2000 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator valve handel in the 2nd bedroom 2 from north located at apt 1r, 1st story
Mar 23, 2000 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling southeast room & bathroom 3 sty south apt 3f. , section '' ''
Jul 21, 1995 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window sill kitchen 3 sty front apt 3f er1 2253903 , section '' ''
Aug 12, 1993 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window sill center room 3 sty front apt 3f er1 2253903 , section '' ''
Aug 12, 1993 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 3 sty front apt 3f inestroza no phone er1 2253903 , section '' ''
Aug 12, 1993 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed thru out 3 sty front apt 3f , section '' ''
Aug 6, 1993 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling 3 sty apt 5 kitchen & east room. , section '' ''
Feb 15, 1989 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop clgs installed kitchen bathroom southeast rooms 3 sty front apt 5. , section '' ''
Feb 15, 1989 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39187672z as of 9/21/26., file a certificate of
Sep 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at expo#1 fire escape landings & pathways obstructed by window type a/c units installed along with use of landing as storage
May 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is : top floor landing between roof door pulling away & also out of plumb. remedy: repair and or replacelanding obtain a engineers structural stability report
Oct 21, 1999 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: stairs in public hall are saggingat 2nd-3rd fl. also plaster is cracked & loose throughout various locations in public hall & stairway up to roof. remedy: repair.
Jan 14, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Locks
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5291 / 15
- Assessed value
- $495,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328764, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 1143 38 Street
Who owns 1143 38 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Tony.
Does 1143 38 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 1143 38 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1143 38 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1143 38 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.