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1532 38 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05366-0017Map

Owner of record: Kestenbaum, Sholem M

1532 38 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kestenbaum, Sholem M. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on July 16, 2024. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 16, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 65

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at building entrance

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at vestibule

    Jul 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceedes maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

    Dec 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system wrong information at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of houehold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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 west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft window frame from east at south wall, window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 13641726 issued 08-mar-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approxiamtely 1sqft) window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 13641736 issued 08-mar-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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) east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approxiamtely 1sqft) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window to south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 24, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. at the time of inspection noted building exterior walls in disrepair with multiple vertical and horizontal cracks at various location of exposure # 2 and

    Sep 8, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    25-621(b)location of parking spaces in certain district noted: at time of inspection observed tan gmc ny plate # htl 8369 parked at the leftg front of the property (exp-1) this is an r6 district vehicle

    Mar 8, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,844 ft²
Lot area
3,807 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5366 / 17
Assessed value
$423,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342716, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.

Questions about 1532 38 Street

Who owns 1532 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kestenbaum, Sholem M.

Does 1532 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 1532 38 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1532 38 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1532 38 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.