503 E 38 St
Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.
This building has 0 code violations (7y), at or below the Hancock average of 0.2.
What's in the 503 E 38 St report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Buildings on parcel | 1 |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Total area | 5,707 sq ft |
| Property type | 2 FAM DWELLING |
| Geo ID (TCAD parcel) | 0217061204 |
Registered owner per Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD).
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Unlock complete reportThe 503 E 38th Street property is a two-family dwelling located in the Hancock neighborhood, constructed in 1987 and currently owned by Stanley O. and Diana Graves. The building's documented history over the past seven years shows minimal major work, with only one building permit recorded during this period. However, there has been an unusually high frequency of municipal service requests in 2026, with six separate incidents reported between February and May, all of which have been closed. These requests primarily relate to transportation and public works issues, including parking sign maintenance, traffic sign installation, and an obstruction in the right-of-way. Additionally, there was one request for a street light issue addressed by Austin Energy, and one general request to the 311 Command Center. Of particular note is a request for a code officer from the Austin Development Services Department, though the nature of this request and its resolution status are not detailed in the available data. While most of these service requests appear to be routine infrastructure and maintenance issues, the concentration of incidents in a single year warrants attention to ensure proper systems are in place for addressing neighborhood concerns.
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How 503 E 38 St's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of Austin Code enforcement data — code violations, complaint history, Repeat Offender Program activity, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that Austin Code will find a code violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Lower risk — safer than most nearby
Austin Code rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.
Typical — about average for the neighborhood
Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.
Higher risk — riskier than most nearby
Elevated violation and complaint history. Austin Code has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.
Out of 316 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
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503 E 38 St event timeline
Code violations, complaints, Repeat Offender Program activity, permits, and 311 calls — most recent records in order.
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What this is
Building permits issued by the City of Austin for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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What this is
Complaints filed with Austin Code (code enforcement) about this property. Tracks the complaint lifecycle from filing through inspection, and whether a formal violation was issued.
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What this is
Austin 311 service requests matched to this address by zip code and house number. Includes maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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What this is
City of Austin affordable housing program units recorded at this parcel, if any.
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