108 East 38th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

108 East 38th Street is a 24-story, 144-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently managed by owner Michael Dimson. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four documented complaints between 2019 and 2025, including both apartment-specific and building-wide incidents. Most recently, there were heat-related complaints in February 2025 and January 2024, both of which were reportedly resolved.

The building has undergone a facade inspection and repair process (commonly known as Local Law 11 work), with active violations noted in 2024 for failure to maintain building exterior facade, including cracked terracotta, bricks, and deteriorated mortar joints. These facade-related violations, along with several recent complaints regarding scaffold conditions, suggest ongoing exterior maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past three years.

Rodent inspection records from 2010 through 2025 show consistent passing results, indicating effective pest management. Recent Department of Buildings inspections in 2024-2025 have primarily resulted in "No Violation Warranted" outcomes, though there are active violations related to facade maintenance and building safety requirements. The building has also shown compliance with health codes, with only two food-related complaints on record (in 2018 and 2024), neither of which led to documented violations. The fire safety systems appear to have been maintained, with no recent complaints or violations regarding emergency exit signs or related requirements.