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885 East 38 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-07722-0029Map

Owner of record: Glenwood Road Properties LLC

885 East 38 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Glenwood Road Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 387 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
387
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
535

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 30, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
29
About 97% of the building's 30 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 387

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ... yard

    Aug 30, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Aug 30, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front yard, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of of over growing vegetation at fire escapes, at building front yard, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes over growing vegetation at fire escapes drop ladders at building front yard, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 62

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department radiator at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 43

    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) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    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, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • 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 door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • 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 north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 28, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 19, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Cycle 7 unsafe report filed

    Feb 19, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 9, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 24, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 20, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 20, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and appurtenances.-note: at time of inspection, i observed exp #2 north-spalling paint/facade coating multi loc.-exp #1 west-spalling mortar joints multi loc.-exp #4 sou

    Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #913704. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    21b1,42n11,59d6,67x10,75m7. 21b1-adjust b floor interlock, elevator stops when you pulling a hoistway door (on flight); 42n11-remove jumper from fuse; 59d6-secured adjustment bolt on the brake; 67x10-repair

    Feb 27, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02b10,68b7,59m7,41l10. (02b)phone is not working. (68b)maintenance log have to update. (59m)brake tag missing. (41l)provide lock for motor room door.

    Nov 14, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    5m7,69x10,70o2 5m7 car door restrictor missing(provide) 69x10 car phone inopertive (repair) 70o02 pit dirty (clean)

    Oct 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    42l10,56y10,56y13,56y02,100l10,68m07,67x10,37p16,45p16,46p16. 42l-repair defective relay on controller; 56y-repair & seal oil leak; 100l-repair leveling tape; 68m-provide m.c.p in m.r.; 67x-repair phone system

    Mar 28, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    42l10,56y10,56y13,56y02,40r09,100r10,67x10,37m07,80b14,68bb07,08v01. 42l- repair relay on controller. 56y- repair & seal glow packing. 40r-remove (non) elevator equipment from m.r. 100k- repair rusted cab.

    Feb 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x07- only elevator in bldg, restore to service.

    Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05j01,10h11,16h11,70o02,08v01,14j01,34o02,60b04,60o03,61g11,60d06,42g11,69m07,42m07,70q03,56y13,58h11,53b14,37t07,45u15,37m07,37q03,45b11,39d06,52b07,52b07,72m07,39m03,39b07,77o02. 05- eliminate gap at bottom o

    Dec 21, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39h08,50y14,46k12,08v01.

    Jan 19, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    54d,35m,60m. dummy panel motor room to hatch way, spring on pit floor.

    Jan 27, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35p13m11q74l57o 74-l-11, fire service did not over ride. basement cut out. service not operational after recall.

    Apr 23, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v, 09h, 14m, 57o, 74q. 74- shaftway guard plate is off in motor room.

    Apr 1, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    22d, 25q, 33h, 37g, 73m, 74z. (73) five year test and file elv 3. (74) sky light.

    Jan 26, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 414THF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 414THF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 414THF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 65

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 7, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 43

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1929
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
25,200 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
7722 / 29
Assessed value
$1,021,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308804, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 885 East 38 Street

Who owns 885 East 38 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Glenwood Road Properties LLC.

Does 885 East 38 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 387 housing violations at this property.

Is 885 East 38 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 885 East 38 Street built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 885 East 38 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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