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28 Forsyth Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00292-0010Map

Owner of record: Abacus 28 Forsyth LLC

28 Forsyth Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Abacus 28 Forsyth LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2025. 5 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
65

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 5, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
11
About 50% of the building's 22 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 45

  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following .

    Sep 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story

    May 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... evidence of mold at ceiling approx 10 sq.ft, south wall approx 10 sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the vestibule door to public hall , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the vestibule door to public hall , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles. in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jan 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, 1st riser from west at north wall, ceiling, west wall, east wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures in the gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .... in the entrance located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) wainscotting at north wall, wainscotting at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Dec 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate padlock in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two air conditioners units installed without support brackes at building front , 5th story

    Apr 10, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 7, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 7, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply with vacate order

    Jul 22, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35129539z issued on 7/8/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a c of c for vio#35146703x issued 6-30-15(work w/o permit) remedy: file a c of c.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35129541h issued on 7/08/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order t

    Aug 27, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35129339z issued on 7/08/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order t

    Aug 27, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov#35146703x issued on 06/30/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. at cellar created

    Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35146702y issued on 6/30/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Aug 19, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply w/vacate order #98/2015 issued on 7/8/15 in that cellar has been re-occupied by 1 male tenant at time of inspection. remedy: comply w/vacate order.

    Jul 22, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.@ cellar rear,class a apt. created w/ full height partitions,3pc bathroom (sink,toilet,& stand up shower)& gas lines & electric.rem comply w/ nov

    Jul 8, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.i-card mdr#100466 @ cellar,observed class a w/ 3pc bathrooms (sink,toilet,standup shower),kitchens & adult occupants in apt w/ apt having 1 bedroom w/ personal

    Jul 8, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material & equipment.@ cellar @ middle apt,7 tanks of acetylene &/or oxygen tanks used for welding.fdny haz-mat removed all tanks after initial observation

    Jul 8, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept. records.mdr #100466 i-cards indicates legal two stores at the first fl. now converted the cellar front east side to a hair sa

    Jun 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Plumbing work without a permit.work noted:cellar front east side installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath (sink,toilet,tub/shower) with clothes washer. also installed a gas line for a stove.rem:comply with

    Jun 30, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-301.1. failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection i observed gas meters & gas piping installed in public hallways. remedy: relocate meters & gas piping.

    Nov 18, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Open
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt HALLWA

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 1, 2023 · Apt RESTAU

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 13, 2016 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 13, 2016 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 1, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 1, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
22
Building area
14,442 ft²
Lot area
3,042 ft²
Zoning
C6-1G
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
292 / 10
Assessed value
$1,885,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100466, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 28 Forsyth Street

Who owns 28 Forsyth Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abacus 28 Forsyth LLC.

Does 28 Forsyth Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 28 Forsyth Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 28 Forsyth Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 28 Forsyth Street?

It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.