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204 East 38th Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

3
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 204 East 38th Street

204 East 38th Street is a 4-story, 6-unit mixed-use building in Murray Hill, owned by Mark Scharfman and constructed in 1920. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with no heat or hot water complaints recorded in November 2024, and similar complaints in 2019 and 2021, though in all cases, heat and hot water were confirmed restored during inspections.

Recent maintenance concerns include a November 2024 carbon monoxide detector issue and missing signage, both of which were addressed following HPD notification. The building is currently under scrutiny for two active violations from July 2023 related to exhaust fan maintenance and exterior disrepair, including noted cracks and rust on the facade, with associated penalties. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in its 2023-2024 report, and has passed all recent rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025.

Several general maintenance issues have been reported and addressed over the past few years, including problems with the bell/intercom system and plumbing fixtures in August 2024. The building has faced some administrative challenges, with violations noted in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for not properly filing annual bedbug reports, though these were subsequently closed. Historical complaints include a 2019 investigation into possible illegal hotel room use, but inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Murray Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1920
Total area 4923 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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204 East 38th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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204 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 204 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
2024-11-012024-11-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-012024-11-07Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-042024-11-06General-Signage MissingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-172024-09-06General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-172024-09-06Plumbing-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 204 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
2024-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-04-01ACloseNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 204 East 38th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-04 21:58GENERALSIGNAGE MISSINGClosedHPD
2024-11-01 10:09SAFETYCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORClosedHPD
2024-11-01 10:09HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-08-17 10:57GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2024-08-17 10:54PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 204 East 38th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16424692023-07-06CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-07-07Oath Violation Served (2023-07-07)
16327112023-03-29CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2023-07-05Oath Violation Served (2023-07-05)
15047142019-03-19CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2019-04-02Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-04-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 204 East 38th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-07-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDPROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 21 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AT FRONT OF THE BUILDING EXPOSURE#1 TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC FROM FALLING DEBRISIED IS CLOSED WORK COMPLETED BY OWNER AND VERIFIED BY DOB.2023-07-07
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 204 East 38th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 204 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2021-04-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 204 East 38th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-21InitialPassed
2025-03-12InitialPassed
2020-03-04InitialPassed
2018-10-04InitialPassed
2018-01-11InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 204 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 204 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 204 East 38th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-07-0539089684R204 EAST 38TH LLC ATTN LOFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING AND ALL PARTS THEREOF IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, I DID NOT OBSERVE A COVER OR DAMPER FOR EXHAUST FAN AND APPEAR TO BE WRONG MODEL UNDER JOB # 140336401-EACTIVE500.00.0
2023-07-0539089884L204 EAST 38TH LLC ATTN LOAT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED 4 STORY MIX USE BUILDING WITH FACADE AND CORNICE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR. STEP CRACKS AND A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE 2ND FLOOR WINDOW. OXIDATION RUST ON CORESOLVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 204 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 204 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 204 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 204 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 204 East 38th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 204 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 204 East 38th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 204 East 38th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 204 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.

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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