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38 West 128th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

11
DOB Complaints
119
311 Housing Calls
140
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

50
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 50% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 38 West 128th Street

The 12-unit, 6-story Old Law Tenement building at 38 West 128th Street in Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by Mamie Brown, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns about water-related problems, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 regarding leaks, including a current slow leak (as of April 2025) that HPD was unable to inspect.

The building has also faced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly in late 2024 when there were multiple complaints about building-wide failures. An active pattern of elevator service problems is evident, with multiple "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" complaints between 2020 and 2025, and two active complaints from June 2025. The building exhibits significant maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 4E, where multiple violations were documented in December 2024 regarding bathroom and kitchen fixtures, including problems with water supply, electrical fixtures, and safety devices.

There are also serious facade maintenance issues, with multiple active ECB violations from 2022-2024 related to the exterior building facade and appurtenances, including damaged metal cornices and masonry. The building has a concerning history of rat activity, with multiple inspections showing issues as recently as June 2025, and there are open violations related to housing maintenance code compliance from 2024 regarding pest control. Additional active violations from 2023-2024 indicate failures to maintain required inspections and compliance with facade maintenance requirements, with significant penalties associated with these violations.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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38 West 128th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 12
Year built 1920
Total area 16695 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

11
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
140
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
119
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
30
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
22
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
17
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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38 West 128th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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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 West 128th 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 38 West 128th 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
2025-04-212025-05-10Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-062025-01-08Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-062025-01-08Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-062024-12-21Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-132024-11-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 38 West 128th 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
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT NORTH, EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD BOTTOM SHELF AT SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-20BOpenNone4E§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 38 West 128th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-21 23:40WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-01-06 08:57UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-01-06 08:57WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-12-06 09:28PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2024-11-13 18:51HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 38 West 128th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16980212025-06-18ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16973942025-06-10ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
16818992024-11-13CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-11-20Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-11-20)
16801972024-10-21CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-06-06Oath Violation Served (2025-06-06)
16175832022-09-06CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-10-19Oath Violation Served (2022-10-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 38 West 128th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-12BAITBait applied
2025-06-12BAITBait applied
2025-04-28BAITBait applied
2025-04-18BAITBait applied
2025-04-08BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-11-0735686269J38-40 WEST 128 STREFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTED:OBSERVED, THERE IS DAMAGED METAL SHEATHING AT WATER TABLE LOCATED AT PARAPET LEVEL AT EXP 1(N. ELEVATION). REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE.ACTIVE10000.010000.0
2024-09-0935686281M38-40 WEST 128TH STREFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE:OBSERVED ATEXPOSURE#1 NORTH ELEVATION,DEFORMED/DAMAGED METAL CORNICE AT ROOF LEVEL.DEFECTIVE STONE/MASONRY IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.OBSERVED AT EXP#2(EASTACTIVE12500.012500.0
2024-01-1637026029J38-40 WEST 128TH STREFAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 6 & 7A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL #706160.AGG2 HISTORY OF NONCOMPLIANCE ON 37ACTIVE6250.06250.0
2022-12-1735670182K38-40 WEST 128 STREETFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE:OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT EXPOSURES#1 NORTH ELEVATION DAMAGED METAL CORNICE,CRACKED FACADE STONES/TERRACOTTA,EXPOSURE#4 WEST ELEVATIOACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-12-1735670185X38-40 WEST 128 STREETPEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. NOTE - OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION MISSING PARAPET PANELS OF SIDEWALK SHED. AT EXPOSURE #01 NORTH ELEVATION. REMEDY: COMPLY TO CODE SPECIFICATIONSACTIVE2400.02400.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 38 West 128th 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 38 West 128th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 38 West 128th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 38 West 128th 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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