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153 EAST 38 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 4859 · Lot 40 · Two-family brick (Class B1)

153 EAST 38 STREET is a Class B1 (two-family brick) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3048590040) built in 1930, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 317, council district 40, zoning district R5, on a 2,475-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 3,900 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is BABUL, SYED M.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on October 15, 2021 when AZIM, MOHAMMED conveyed the property to ISMAIL, MOHAMMED; AZIM, MOHAMMED; HOSSAIN, MOHAMMED A; BABUL, SYED M for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

BABUL, SYED M

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Oct 15, 2021 to ISMAIL, MOHAMMED; AZIM, MOHAMMED; HOSSAIN, MOHAMMED A; BABUL, SYED M.
Previous owner: AZIM, MOHAMMED
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Oct 15, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 30, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 10, 2019MTGE$568KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 10, 2019DEED$723KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Feb 10, 2014DEED$530KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1930
Class
B1
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R5
Lot size:
2,475 sqft
Building area:
3,900 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$68K
Community district:
317
Council district:
40

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class BInspected Jan 6, 2026
    § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WASH…
  • Class BInspected Jan 6, 2026
    § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEA…
  • Class BInspected Jun 12, 2017
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT…
  • Class BInspected Jun 12, 2017
    § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT…
  • Class BInspected Jun 12, 2017
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1,…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Oct 15, 2021).

Frequently asked questions about 153 EAST 38 STREET

Who owns 153 EAST 38 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 153 EAST 38 STREET per NYC PLUTO is BABUL, SYED M. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on October 15, 2021 when the property was conveyed to ISMAIL, MOHAMMED; AZIM, MOHAMMED; HOSSAIN, MOHAMMED A; BABUL, SYED M. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 153 EAST 38 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 153 EAST 38 STREET was recorded on October 15, 2021, when AZIM, MOHAMMED conveyed the property to ISMAIL, MOHAMMED; AZIM, MOHAMMED; HOSSAIN, MOHAMMED A; BABUL, SYED M for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 153 EAST 38 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 153 EAST 38 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 153 EAST 38 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 153 EAST 38 STREET at $68K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 153 EAST 38 STREET and what does that mean?

153 EAST 38 STREET is NYC building class B1 — Two-family brick. A two-family residential building of brick construction, typically owner-occupied. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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