38 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

38 Sixth Avenue is a 23-story, 303-unit residential building constructed in 2016 and currently owned by Pacific Park 38 Sixth Ave LLC. The property has experienced several recurring issues in 2025, most notably multiple complaints about smoking in smoke-free areas in June 2025, and continuing problems with building-wide heat and hot water systems, with some complaints remaining open since April 2025.

The building has been grappling with significant maintenance challenges, including two emergency water leak incidents in June 2025, elevator maintenance problems, and various housing maintenance code violations. Specifically, units 811, 912, and common areas have reported issues including pest infestations (notably roaches in multiple instances), and unit-specific problems with flooring and plaster surfaces. The elevator systems have been a particular focus of attention, with multiple complaints about devices on the property from late 2023 through 2025, and active ECB violations related to elevator maintenance requirements.

The building management has faced scrutiny for various code violations, including a 2024 violation regarding missing parking structure inspection reports with a $2,500 penalty, and historical issues with the boiler system documented in 2021. Recent environmental inspections in 2024 indicated rat activity, though there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2019. While many service requests have been appropriately closed, the persistence of heat/hot water issues and the frequency of smoking complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building management and tenant adherence to established policies.