Would renters recommend 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

59% of tenants who reviewed 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

59% of tenants who reviewed 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 have any open violations?

This building has 2 open violations.

Has 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 had any evictions?

This building has 1 recorded eviction.

Who owns or manages 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 is owned or managed by MD Squared Property Group.

Is 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 rent-stabilized?

138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 has rent-stabilized units.

Which neighborhood does 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016 fall under?

In the neighborhood Murray Hill, New York.

How noisy is 138 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

138 East 38 Street

Murray Hill, Manhattan, NY 10016

81 units·13 floors·Built in 1928

3.7

12 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

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Cleanliness

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Neighbors

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

Renter Q&A

How bad is the rodent issue?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

Are constructions ending anytime soon?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

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About 138 East 38 Street

138 East 38 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.7/5 across 12 reviews, with 59% recommending it and 59% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 2 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Managed by 38Th Street Partners, LLC, the building at 138 East 38 Street in Murray Hill, Manhattan has 13 floors and 81 units. Built in 1928, it is a pre-war building that reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The 7, 4, 5, 6, and S subway lines are nearby, providing ample transit options throughout Manhattan. Murray Hill is a residential area of Manhattan. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for 138 East 38 Street in Manhattan highlights a solid prewar building with renovated interiors, good natural light, and in-unit amenities like AC and dishwashers. The location is praised, as are well-behaved neighbors and generally responsive supers. However, management inconsistency is a major concern, with reports of sporadic heating, garbage pileup, pest issues, and occasional security lapses. Noise, especially from street and construction, bothers some residents. Elevator size is small but functional. While several tenants recommend the building for its value and upkeep, others criticize recent ownership for poor communication and cost-cutting impacting tenant comfort.

Reviews of 138 East 38 Street

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

EXTREMELY STINGY new owners refuse to heat building, won't remove garbarge

Pros

Solid prewar construction. Thick walls, good elevators (when working). Kept reasonably clean and fully pest-free

Cons

Heat is run extremely infrequently even on coldest days. Often below legal minimum temperatures. Owners installed new "smart" boiler to try and save money, heating FAR less than before. I am on one of the bottom floors (should be the warmest) and boiler rarely runs. Ownership is nickel-and-diming for things like a monthly charge for water. At one point, management let garbage pile 6-8 feet high in the garbage room. Trash chute often broken Elevators break somewhat frequently but there are 2 and breakdowns are happening less.

Advice to the owners

Stop cheaping out on things like heat, utilities. Premium prices must = premium experience

Former tenant·3 months ago

Clean Building, Responsive Management

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.

Building owners and associates

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38th Street Partners, Llc
4.3(14)
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2 buildings
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Adam Reisman
3.7(12)
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1 building
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Joshua Landau
4.2(18)
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Al Shehada
3.7(12)
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1 building

Top rated

38th Street Partners, Llc

4.3(14)

2 buildings

Adam Reisman

3.7(12)

1 building

Joshua Landau

4.2(18)

2 buildings

Al Shehada

3.7(12)

1 building

138 East 38 Street

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