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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule
Jul 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at vestibule
Jul 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of houehold items at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 1, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 1, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 1, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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 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 - 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 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.