1234 East 38th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1931
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations21 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building8 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood2 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 4-story building located in Flatlands, containing 28 residential units. Built in 1931.
The neighborhood: Flatlands
Brooklyn · 15,382 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,668 1BR · $3,187 2BR
5 parks · 1.6 acres · incl. Fraser Square
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Lead Paint12
- Water/Plumbing10
- Pests9
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT 1ST STORY LEADING TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY
Feb 9, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Feb 9, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A7, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 20, 2022Class C - Lead Paint
CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D5, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 5, 2021Class C - Lead Paint
CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A4, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jan 5, 2021Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,414 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,668 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,187 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,200 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
1240 E 38TH ST CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 52 open HPD violations on record, including 21 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 75 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Flatlands is about $2,668/month for a one-bedroom.
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