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1853 EAST 38 STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11234 · BIN 3239283 · Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach · On record since Sep 2, 2015 · Built 1930

NeighborhoodⓘMarine Park-Mill Basin…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (29 vs 30 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
61 Priority A and B complaints over 11 years — 6.0 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.0/yr100th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2015
76
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
1
Total Priority Bⓘ
60
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
49%
36 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 2, 2015. Latest: Sep 8, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
76total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Sep 8, 2025

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDOct 21, 2025
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDOct 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 1, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 30, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 19, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMay 20, 2025

Please see complaint number

May 19, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDJun 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 3, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMay 5, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 28, 2025

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDJul 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 21, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJul 8, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 4, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDApr 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDNov 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 7, 2025

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDApr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDApr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 26, 2025

Ecb violation served

Feb 5, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDFeb 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 24, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJan 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 24, 2025

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDFeb 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 24, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDFeb 8, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 24, 2025

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDFeb 24, 2025

Ecb violation served

Oct 10, 2024

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDDec 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2024

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDFeb 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 15, 2024

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDFeb 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 15, 2024

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDMar 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

Aug 15, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 14, 2024

Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse

06

BCLOSEDSep 13, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 7, 2024

Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings

4A

BCLOSEDJun 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

Jun 3, 2024

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

Ecb violation served

Jun 3, 2024

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDJul 25, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 13, 2024

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDFeb 22, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 29, 2024

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse

06

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Dec 28, 2023

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 10, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 26, 2023

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 10, 2023

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

DCLOSEDDec 26, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 15, 2023

SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use

71

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 15, 2023

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDNov 30, 2023

Please see complaint number

Oct 25, 2023

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDNov 9, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 21, 2023

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDSep 28, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 31, 2023

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 30, 2023

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDOct 26, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jul 7, 2023

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 28, 2023

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMay 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 19, 2022

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDMay 24, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

May 19, 2022

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 9, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 28, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 11, 2022

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 28, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 11, 2022

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 11, 2022

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 17, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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