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32 East 38th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

25
DOB Complaints
40
311 Housing Calls
30
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 32 East 38th Street

The four-story, six-unit building at 32 East 38th Street in Murray Hill, currently owned by Brocha Metzger, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. The most recent concerns include an open complaint regarding the building's intercom system (filed April 2025) and multiple recent violations related to ceiling paint/plaster and heat/hot water systems.

Notably, Apartment 2 has been the focus of several violations since 2023, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, various plaster and paint defects, and electrical safety concerns. The building has faced persistent heating system issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water recorded between 2023 and 2025, though most have been closed following inspections.

In addition to the above, there are several active violations requiring attention, including failure to file annual boiler and low-pressure inspection reports dating back to 2018-2020. The building has also experienced exterior and electrical work-related issues, with multiple Department of Buildings violations in 2023-2024 regarding construction work not conforming to approved documents. While the building has generally passed rodent inspections and most emergency complaints have been closed, the accumulation of open and unresolved violations, particularly those relating to safety equipment and building systems, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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32 East 38th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 30% of buildings in Murray Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1925
Total area 6478 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

25
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
30
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
40
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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32 East 38th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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32 East 38th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 32 East 38th Street. 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
2025-04-172025-04-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-172025-04-21Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-172025-04-17General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-11-112024-11-15Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-112024-11-15Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 32 East 38th Street. 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
2024-11-14BOpenNone2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-09-17BOpenNone2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-07-26AOpenNone2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYNone
2023-07-26BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 32 East 38th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-17 17:58GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMOpenHPD
2025-04-17 10:17PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-04-17 07:36HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-11 13:54UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-11-11 13:54PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 32 East 38th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16934842025-04-17CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-04-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-04-17)
16893022025-02-24CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2025-02-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-25)
16702932024-06-13CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2024-06-14Please See Complaint Number (2024-06-14)
16671292024-05-05CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2024-05-06Partial Stop Work Order (2024-05-06)
16661472024-04-24CLOSEDDebris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling2024-04-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 32 East 38th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32024-05-03
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 32 East 38th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-21InitialPassed
2020-03-02InitialPassed
2018-09-13InitialPassed
2018-01-10InitialPassed
2017-02-01InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-0639113578KRAY BUILDERS INCA PSWO ISSUED ON ALL EXTERIOR WORK DUE TO NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR REAR YARD TERRACE ON 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED REAR WINDOWS REMOVED FROM 3RD FLOOR AND PROVIDED TEMPORARY BLUE TARP & WOOD PIECES WHICH ISRESOLVE10000.00.0
2023-07-2639091084XCHAI FOUNDATION INCI OBSERVED ON THE THIRD FLOOR THE INSTALLATION OF JUNCTION BOXES BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING FROM THE EXISTING CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS. ALSO NOTED NO CEILING OR WALL JUNCTION BOXES FOR LIGHTING, ALSO NOTED THE EXISTINRESOLVE4000.04000.0
2023-07-1135667004KJACOB MERMELSTEINWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED WORK UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER, OBSERVED CONTRACTOR WORKING AGAINST CONSTRUCTRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-06-0135666847YJACOB MERMELSTEIN RAY BUIFAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS. NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING IN HALLWAY OF BUILDING,(ON STAIRS),THERE IS AN ELDERLY TENANT OCCUPYING APT 2T ON 2ND FLACTIVE1250.00.0
2020-08-1239026804YCHAI FOUNDATION INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED AN OUT SWING KEY LOCK DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR LANDING OF THE ENCLOSED HALLWAY EXTENSION FOR THE ADDITIONAL UPPER APARTMENTSRESOLVE625.0625.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 32 East 38th Street. 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 32 East 38th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 32 East 38th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 32 East 38th Street. 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.

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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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