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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
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 10% in the last 2 years (26 vs 29 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)ⓘ
50%
35 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

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 2025
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 8, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Oct 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 1, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Oct 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 19, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed May 20, 2025

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
May 19, 2025
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Jun 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 3, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed May 14, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 29, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed May 5, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Apr 28, 2025
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Jul 9, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 21, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Jul 8, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 4, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Apr 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 7, 2025
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Nov 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Mar 7, 2025
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Apr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 7, 2025
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Apr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 26, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Feb 5, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Feb 11, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2025
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jan 28, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2025
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Feb 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2025
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Feb 8, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 24, 2025
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Feb 24, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Oct 10, 2024
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Dec 9, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Feb 19, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 15, 2024
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Feb 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Aug 15, 2024
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Mar 6, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Aug 15, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Feb 19, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 14, 2024
Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse
06
Closed Sep 13, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 7, 2024
Illegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings
4A
Closed Jun 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2024
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Sep 17, 2024

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jun 3, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Jul 25, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
May 13, 2024
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Sep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 12, 2024
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Feb 22, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jan 29, 2024
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Feb 16, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 23, 2024
Construction – Change Grade/Change Watercourse
06
Closed Apr 24, 2024

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Dec 28, 2023
Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress
59
Closed Jan 10, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Dec 26, 2023
Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded
29
Closed Sep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Dec 10, 2023
Zoning: Non-Conforming
55
Closed Dec 26, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 2023
SRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use
71
Closed Mar 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Nov 15, 2023
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Nov 30, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 25, 2023
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Nov 9, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Sep 21, 2023
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Sep 28, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 31, 2023
Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)
66
Closed Sep 18, 2023

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 30, 2023
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Oct 26, 2023

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jul 7, 2023
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Sep 17, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 28, 2023
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed May 12, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 19, 2022
Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective
65
Closed May 24, 2022

Access denied - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 19, 2022
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Jun 15, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
May 9, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 28, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2022
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 28, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 11, 2022
Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal
15
Closed Mar 25, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 11, 2022
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Mar 17, 2022

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

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