288 Bay 38 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11214
140 Units
•Built in 1963
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
317 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 241 violations which is 1.72 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
44Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
171Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
26Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 09, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6th sq ft at ceiling. in the 1st room from north located at apt 6k, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''Notice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 03, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sqft at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Apr 03, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Mar 18, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq.ft at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6n, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Mar 06, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls. in the 1st room from east located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''Nov sent out
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6p, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6p, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6p, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Jan 30, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and north wall, at compactor closet, 1st story, section ''south''Nov sent out
Jan 28, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and east wall, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''Nov sent out
Jan 28, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the header and jambs at window 1st from north at east, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''Nov sent out
Jan 28, 2024§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and grouts joints of visible mold at west, north and south walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''Nov sent out
Jan 28, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling, at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''Nov sent out
Oct 04, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1p, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Oct 04, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall inside of 1st from east closet at south in the foyer located at apt 1p, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Sep 30, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6n, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section at northNov sent out
Sep 30, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser pipe in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 6n, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section at northNov sent out
Sep 27, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west and east walls in the bathroom located at cellar apt 1g, 1st cellar apt from south at westNov sent out
Aug 22, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 6p, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''Nov sent out
Apr 03, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNot complied with
Feb 14, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible <mold> at the grouted joints of the ceramic tiles on the wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 26, 2022§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 21, 2021§ 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also door chain guard in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Mar 11, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing electrical outlet protective caps at north and south walls at lobby, 1st storyNot complied with
Mar 11, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing electrical outlet protective caps at west wall at public hall, 1st story, section at southNot complied with
Oct 13, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electric outlet at south wall at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Jun 15, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 14, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 14, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 09, 2019§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6r, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 12, 2018§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st storyNot complied with
Jul 01, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door bell in the entrance located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 01, 2018§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool at west 1 and west 2 windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 7h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 13, 2017§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hallNot complied with
Nov 12, 2015§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ......at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 19, 2015§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 22, 2014§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 6h, 5th storyFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 22, 2014§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 22, 2014§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 22, 2014§ 27-2026 adm code repair the broken or defective connection wastline in the kitchen located at apt 6h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 09, 2014§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6n, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
May 09, 2014§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6n, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Oct 09, 2013§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at terrace located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 07, 2013§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 6n, 6th story, apartment at northNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.625 stars
Very unhappy tenant
Former Tenant
Pros:
Almost no one bothers you.
Cons:
Infested, slow response from super, (c) openigl...
3 stars
Bay 38th Apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super was very nice. Building (c) openigloo was...
Cons:
The bell didnt work my (c) openigloo entire yea...
Advice to owner:
Listen to the tenants more and help fix their p...
1 stars
Steer clear from this slum of a building.
Former Tenant
Pros:
There are no pros. Ok (c) openigloo maybe one, ...
Cons:
Building is filthy, infested with (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
Treat your tenants the way you would want your ...