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38 East Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10002

1
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 38 East Broadway

The five-story, 16-unit tenement building at 38 East Broadway in Chinatown, owned by Dean Lui and constructed in 1900, has demonstrated consistent compliance with multiple regulatory inspections and requirements over recent years. Most notably, the building has maintained a perfect record in annual rodent inspections from 2019 to 2025, passing all inspections conducted in March and September each year. Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 show minimal infestation history, with only one documented case in 2018 affecting two units, with no recurrences in subsequent years.

The building has undergone various maintenance and safety improvements, particularly following violations identified in 2020 that included obstructed egress pathways, fire escape violations, and damaged staircase treads. These issues were addressed and certified closed by February 2020. A 2021 plumbing complaint regarding a bathtub/shower was investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, though no violations were found.

The most recent complaint from February 2023 received no violations upon inspection. Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2020 related to missing signage and various safety notices were properly addressed and certified as closed by February 2020. The building's permit history includes an active permit from February 2019, and all documented violations and complaints have been resolved through appropriate corrective actions, with no pending issues as of the latest available data.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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38 East Broadway Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Chinatown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 16
Year built 1900
Total area 7117 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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38 East Broadway Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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38 East Broadway Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 38 East Broadway. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2021-07-292021-08-19Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 38 East Broadway. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2021-08-18BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND 4 INCHES AT WINDOW SILL, 5TH STORY AT SOUTH AT FIRE ESCAPE2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
2021-08-18BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING WINDOW SILL AT 4TH STORY BALCONY BUILDING FRONT FIRE ESCAPE AT FIRE ESCAPE2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
2020-01-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 13TH, 14TH, 15TH AND 17TH CONCRETE TREADS FROM BOTTOM UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY2020-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
2020-01-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT ROOF BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL2020-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
2020-01-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OBSTRUCTING EGRESS TO BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY2020-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 38 East Broadway. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-07-29 18:18PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 38 East Broadway.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16292072023-02-15CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-02-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 38 East Broadway.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 38 East Broadway. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 38 East Broadway. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-040002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-140002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 38 East Broadway. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-05InitialPassed
2024-09-06InitialPassed
2024-03-08InitialPassed
2023-09-13InitialPassed
2023-03-09InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 38 East Broadway. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 38 East Broadway. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 38 East Broadway. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 38 East Broadway. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 38 East Broadway. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 38 East Broadway. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 38 East Broadway. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 38 East Broadway. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 38 East Broadway. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 38 East Broadway. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 38 East Broadway. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 38 East Broadway. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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