1137 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

1137 38th Street is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Borough Park, built in 1931 and currently owned by Hyman Schattner. The property has a documented history of pest-related issues, particularly with rodents, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations. Most recently, in January 2024, there was a confirmed rodent infestation involving mice in the public hall of the 1st story, resulting in a Class C violation that was certified for correction in April 2024.

The building has experienced recurring pest problems, with similar complaints in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though some inspections did not result in violations. A significant safety concern was noted in September 2021 when there were violations related to broken or missing window guards. The property has undergone various inspections and received citations for different maintenance issues, including multiple violations in 2023 concerning encumbrances in the 3rd story hall and a defective self-closing door in Apartment 3F.

Earlier violations from December 2021 required repairs to fire retardant material in the ceiling and walls of public areas. The building has consistently filed bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024, showing zero infestations during these periods, and a rodent inspection in November 2019 resulted in a passing grade. While the building has had multiple complaints and violations requiring attention, the majority have been addressed and closed, with only two open violations related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements in Apartments 2F and 3F as of December 2021.