13 floors · 81 apartments · 49,198 sq ft · built 1928 · class D6 · owner of record: 138 E 38th Street Ground Owner Llc
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| Requirement | Due | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies Local Law 152 · During 2026 What this isBuildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days | Due this year |
| Annual parapet observation Check Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year What this isIf the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days | Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB) |
| Bedbug annual filing Applies Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year What this isOwners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days | Annual |
| Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year What this isDeliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page | Jan 16, 2027 in 62 days | Annual |
| Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies Local Law 84 · May 1 each year What this isBuildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 49,198 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page | May 1, 2027 in 167 days | Annual filing |
| Building emissions report Likely applies Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available) What this isCovered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page | May 1, 2027 in 167 days | Annual filing |
| Annual property registration Applies HPD registration · September 1 each year What this isResidential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page | Sep 1, 2027 in 290 days | Registered through 2027-09-01 |
| Facade inspection report (Cycle 10C) Applies Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2027 to Feb 21, 2029 What this isBuildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 1, 2 or 3 are in sub-cycle 10C. DOB facade records for this building show $245,750 in late-filing or failure-to-file penalties. Agency page | Feb 21, 2029 in 829 days | Filing window not open yet |
| Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year What this isBoilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-04-02 (Accepted). Agency page | On file | 2026 reports accepted |
| Issued | Violation | Hearing | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Unknown CLASS - 2 NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED SIDEWALK IN PLACE AT EXPOSURES# 1-4, UPON REVIEWING DEPARTMENT RECORDS (BIS/DOBNOW), IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT (M01010427) WAS EXPIRED ON 02/10/2026. AN #39559570M | Dec 3, 2026 PENDING | $1,250 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Construction CLASS - 2 AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INFORMATION PANEL NOT PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF BC 3301.9.2.PROVIDE PANEL OR REMOVE SIDEWALK SHED #39557023Y | Oct 1, 2026 IN VIOLATION | $1,250 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Construction CLASS - 2 AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED CONTRARY TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. MAIN BEAMS DID NOT EXTEND THE FULL LENGTH OF THE SIDEWALK SHED FROM THE BUILDING FACADE TOWARD THE STREET AS #39557022M | Oct 1, 2026 IN VIOLATION | $1,250 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Unknown CLASS - 2 AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS, PERMIT NO. M01010427-I1-SH WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXPIRED ON 02/10/2026. RENEW PERMIT OR REMOVE SIDEWALK SHED. #39557021K | Oct 1, 2026 IN VIOLATION | $1,250 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Local Law CLASS - 2 FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9C REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL #902737. REMEDY: FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT. #37036724K | Nov 5, 2026 PENDING | $1,250 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Unknown CLASS - 2 OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION SIDEWALK SHED AT EXPOSURE ONE, PERMIT WAS EXPIRED. M01010427-I1-SH EXPIRE 02/10/2026.FAILED TO RENEW PERMIT IN CONTRARY WITH 28-105.2 CLASSIFICATION OF WORK PERMITS SECTION 8 TEMPORARY CO #39551414Y | Mar 22, 2027 DEFAULT | $1,280 |
| Issued | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE) CYCLE 9C UNSAFE REPORT FILED #911981 | DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE |
| Feb 22, 2024 | NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024 #00166 | DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE |
| Issued | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | Facades FISPHAZ CYCLE 9C UNSAFE REPORT FILED | Active |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Facades FISPNRF FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2024 | Active |
| Issued | Class | Violation | Correct by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | C | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO EAST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | A | § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Date | Source | What | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | HPD C | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO EAST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | ECB | Unknown: NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED SIDEWALK IN PLACE AT EXPOSURES# 1-4, UPON REVIEWING DEPARTMENT RECORDS (BIS/DOBNOW), IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SIDEWALK SHED PERMIT (M01010427) WAS EXPIRED ON 02/10/2026. AN | Open |
| Aug 18, 2026 | HPD C | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY | Closed |
| Jul 24, 2026 | ECB | Construction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INFORMATION PANEL NOT PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF BC 3301.9.2.PROVIDE PANEL OR REMOVE SIDEWALK SHED | Closed |
| Jul 24, 2026 | ECB | Construction: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED CONTRARY TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. MAIN BEAMS DID NOT EXTEND THE FULL LENGTH OF THE SIDEWALK SHED FROM THE BUILDING FACADE TOWARD THE STREET AS | Open |
| Jul 24, 2026 | ECB | Unknown: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE. UPON REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT RECORDS, PERMIT NO. M01010427-I1-SH WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXPIRED ON 02/10/2026. RENEW PERMIT OR REMOVE SIDEWALK SHED. | Open |
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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 12:28 AM ET. BBL 1008930064.