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138 East 38 Street
Murray Hill

138 East 38 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10016

81 Units

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Built in 1928

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13 Floors

3.7(11)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 138 East 38 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 138 East 38 Street reflect a mix of positive amenities and management challenges. Tenants praise the building’s great location, clean and renovated interiors, and in-unit conveniences like laundry and A/C units. Neighbors are generally well-behaved, and noise levels inside are usually low, though street noise and construction can be disruptive. Owner responsiveness varies; some report timely support while others experience slow or unsympathetic management, especially regarding pest control and heating issues. Security and mailroom safety are concerns, along with occasional water pressure problems. Overall, it suits renters valuing location and unit features but who can tolerate some management and maintenance inconsistencies.

    Reviews (11)

    2 months ago
    Clean Building, Responsive Management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    In-unit amenities are top notch, management is responsive and notifies tenants of any construction. Location is fantastic.
    Cons:
    Some pests here and there. Very expensive. Mail room is not very secure.
    4 months ago
    New owners are greedy
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Prior super, Steve, was always prompt with repairs. Very quiet, well-behaved neighbors.
    Cons:
    Water pressure & heat were constantly a problem. New owners’ charging rents that would be prohibitive for a doorman bldg., let alone a non-doorman one.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 138 East 38 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.01 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
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    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    0
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 24, 2025: § 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 cellar at compactor closet
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    Missing information/filings
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    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Justin Vanauken
    3.7(11)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•81 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
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    38TH Street Partners, LLC
    4.4(12)
    Top Rated•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•179 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 3
    A
    Adam Reisman
    3.7(11)
    Officer•
    1 Property•81 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    J
    Joshua Landau
    4.2(17)
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•209 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 2

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