NY Property Records

243 West 38 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10018

Owner of record
OwnerRafael Inc
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$396,900
Total assessed$1,395,000
Est. annual tax$142,217 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleStores, Apartments Above
Year built1920
Lot
Size0.08 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth34 × 99 ft
Lot sq ft3,374
Zoning
DistrictM1-9A/R12
Special districtMSX
FAR2.7 built · 15.0 max residential · 15.0 max commercial · 15.0 max facility
Zoning map8d
Recorded documents · 19
AGREEMENT $5,338,423 May 18, 2021
party 1 Rafael, Inc.
party 2 Alma Bank
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AGREEMENT $2,900,000 Dec 29, 2016
party 1 Rafael, Inc.
party 2 Alma Bank
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $2,600,000 Dec 29, 2016
assignor Rafael, Inc.
assignee Alma Bank
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AGREEMENT $2,600,000 Dec 29, 2016
party 1 Rafael, Inc.
party 2 Alma Bank
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $600,000 Oct 18, 2016
assignor Rafael, Inc
assignee Alma Bank
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MORTGAGE $2,900,000 Oct 18, 2016
mortgagor/borrower Rafael, Inc
mortgagee/lender Alma Bank
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $2,900,000 Oct 18, 2016
assignor Rafael, Inc
assignee Alma Bank
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AGREEMENT $600,000 Oct 18, 2016
party 1 Rafael, Inc
party 2 Alma Bank
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Oct 18, 2016
assignor/old lender Investors Bank
assignee/new lender Alma Bank
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AGREEMENT $2,500,000 Nov 16, 2009
party 1 Rafael, Inc.
party 2 Marathon National Bank Of New York
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Nov 15, 2006
mortgager/borrower Rafael,Inc
mortgagee/lender Regions Bank
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Sep 8, 2006
assignor Rafael, Inc.,
assignee Marathon National Bank Of New York
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MORTGAGE $2,500,000 Sep 8, 2006
mortgagor/borrower Rafael, Inc.,
mortgagee/lender Marathon National Bank Of New York
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Feb 17, 1987
assignor/old lender Hertz, Judith
assignee/new lender Capital Bank
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DEED Jan 21, 1985
grantor/seller 243 W. 38th St Rltycorp
grantee/buyer Rafael Inc.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jan 21, 1985
assignor/old lender 243 W.38th St Rlty Corp
assignee/new lender Hertz, Judah
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MORTGAGE $400,000 Jan 21, 1985
mortgagor/borrower Rafael, Inc.
mortgagee/lender 243 W 38th St Rlty Corp.
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DEED Jul 12, 1977
grantor/seller Cohen, Harry M Decdex
grantee/buyer Bonomo, Roberta Cohen; Cohen, Edna F Tr +3
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DEED Jun 29, 1977
grantor/seller Bonomo, R Cohen F/K/A Tr; Cohen, Edna F +4
grantee/buyer 243 W 38th St Realty
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DOB violations — total 25 · open 7 · dismissed 18
AEUHAZ Active Jun 26, 2024
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Active Oct 4, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Active Oct 4, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Active Oct 4, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Oct 4, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL Dismissed Jun 5, 2023
PROVIDE APPROX. 40 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED TOTAL TO SUFFICIENTLY COVER THE REMAINDER OF THE SUBJECT BUILDING AND ADJACENT PROPERTY AT EXPOSURE#4
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Jun 1, 2023
EMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO THE HAZARD POSED FROM DEFECTIVE PARAPET LOOSE AND CRACKED COPING STONES,DETERIORATED& OPEN MORTAR JOINTS CAUSING&IMMEDIATE
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Mar 3, 2021
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Sep 2, 2020
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Dec 31, 2014
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 13, 2012
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 13, 2012
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 13, 2012
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 13, 2012
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 13, 2012
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 13, 2012
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 12, 2012
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Nov 30, 2011
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Nov 30, 2011
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Nov 30, 2011
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 15, 2011
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Jan 19, 2005
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Dec 8, 1999
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Oct 8, 1999
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Active Nov 26, 1990
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DOB complaints — total 30 · open 0 · closed 30
Category 7R Closed Jun 3, 2026
Complaint 1727143
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Adult establishment Closed Oct 4, 2023
Complaint 1650097
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Adult establishment Closed Sep 13, 2023
Complaint 1648064
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Adult establishment Closed Jun 7, 2023
Complaint 1638933
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Failure to maintain Closed Jun 1, 2023
Complaint 1638427
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Adult establishment Closed Apr 26, 2023
Complaint 1635221
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Adult establishment Closed Sep 28, 2022
Complaint 1619085
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Sep 21, 2022
Complaint 1618629
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Category 1L Closed Nov 19, 2020
Complaint 1558248
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Adult establishment Closed Dec 13, 2019
Complaint 1530696
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Advertising sign/billboard – illegal Closed Jul 24, 2014
Complaint 1376566
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Electrical wiring – defective/exposed Closed Jul 21, 2014
Complaint 1376305
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Apr 7, 2014
Complaint 1368909
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Posted notice or order removed/tampered Closed Mar 13, 2012
Complaint 1320466
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Failure to comply with vacate order Closed Mar 13, 2012
Complaint 1320463
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Illegal hotel rooms in residential building Closed Mar 13, 2012
Complaint 1320465
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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence Closed Feb 2, 2012
Complaint 1317658
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Feb 1, 2012
Complaint 1317593
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Illegal conversion of commercial building/space Closed Mar 14, 2011
Complaint 1298989
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Mar 14, 2011
Complaint 1298990
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Electrical wiring – defective/exposed Closed Aug 27, 2010
Complaint 1288070
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Failure to maintain Closed Aug 10, 2006
Complaint 1172426
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Electrical wiring – defective/exposed Closed Aug 10, 2006
Complaint 1172424
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Illegal conversion of manufacturing space Closed Jul 13, 2006
Complaint 1170431
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Category 33 Closed Nov 22, 1999
Complaint 1071751
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Category 39 Closed Oct 14, 1999
Complaint 1070763
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Category 39 Closed Sep 30, 1999
Complaint 1070392
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Category 43 Closed Sep 10, 1999
Complaint 1069934
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed May 8, 1996
Complaint 1041292
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Sep 8, 1995
Complaint 1036752
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HPD violations — total 10 · open 0 · closed 10
B · Hazardous Closed Aug 30, 2006
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING MATERIAL AT WEST WALL ON 1ST STY AT PUBLIC HALL
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Aug 30, 2006
§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWE
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B · Hazardous Closed Aug 30, 2006
§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE GARBAGE BAGS & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ON 1ST AND
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Aug 2, 2006
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICITY TO THE ENTIRE APT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 1st STORY, 1st APA
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B · Hazardous Closed Aug 2, 2006
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL EXTENTION CORD FROM THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT 4TH STY PUBLIC HALL INTO APT 4E. F
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B · Hazardous Closed Aug 2, 2006
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
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B · Hazardous Closed Aug 2, 2006
§ 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENT
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B · Hazardous Closed May 28, 2002
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL, (PANEL NOT COVERED) IN THE 1st LIVING ROOM FR
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B · Hazardous Closed May 21, 2002
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS FROM STREET AT LOBBY, 1st STORY
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed May 21, 2002
§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE YARD
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1007880024
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001007880024

Who owns 243 West 38 Street?

243 West 38 Street, Manhattan is owned by Rafael Inc per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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