128 Baxter Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00207-0014Map
Owner of record: Baxter Street Proper
128 Baxter Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Baxter Street Proper. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2017. 2 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 16
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans stored under public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 story
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system on boiler room door and above mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door 4 sty apt 5. , section '' ''
Jul 26, 1993 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Nov 18, 1991
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Nov 18, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint west wall front north room 5 sty south apt 7 wu 966 5927 er1. located at apt 7
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint south wall north room 5 sty south apt 7 er1. located at apt 7
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door 5 sty south apt 7. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Mar 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at 1st floor level converted/occupied as "vitality spa" with 5 massage rooms,massage tables, oils,towels, towe
Aug 2, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a light manufacturing district/ unlicensed physical treatment establishment. a prohibited use per zr 12-10 operating in a mi-5b on ground floor.noted: a masseuse offered to perform a full body ma
Aug 2, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a light manufacturing district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohibited use per zr 12-10,operating in a m1-5bon ground floor.noted:a masseuse offered to perform a full body massag
Jun 5, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted:at first floor converted/occupied as vitality spa with 4 massage rooms,5 massage tables and unlicensed massage therp
Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept of building records.illegal occupancy noted on frist floor has been converted/occupied as massage parlor with 5 massage rooms.previous ecb#35489241p issued on 10/2
Nov 4, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a manufacturer district.an unlicensed physical treatment establishment,a prohbited use per zr42-00 operating in a m1-55b on the first floor.noted business as"vitality spa"an individual not licens
Nov 4, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
At first floor occupied as an adult physical culture establishment andphysical culture establishment without bsa approval as required per zr12-10.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted at first floor erected partition nails to create is massage rooms illuminated signseys(for business "vitality spa" with electrical wiring.rem:obtain all required permits.
Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob record.noted illegal occupancy at first floor converted occupied as "vitality spa inc." with a rooms,masonry rooms 4 equipped with 5 beds.1 in each room 1 and 2 in the
Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35344606l issued on 05-31-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate has not been filed despite the
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 3
Work w/out a permit: work noted: front facade 1st flr erected business accessory sign awning size approx 5'h x 15'w projecting 4' out of bldg line. wording "shi zhen trading inc" etc & also noted 2nd floor doub
May 31, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,715 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,964 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R10
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 207 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,190,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113322, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 128 Baxter Street
Who owns 128 Baxter Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Baxter Street Proper.
Does 128 Baxter Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 128 Baxter Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 128 Baxter Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 128 Baxter Street?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.