228 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00407-0031Map
Owner of record: 228 Ave B Realty LLC
228 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 21 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 228 Ave B Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2019. 15 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 60
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 40
- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 8th tread from bottom at second story balcony east stack at north yard at fire escape
May 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 9th tread from bottom at second story balcony west stack at north yard at fire escape
May 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air condition unit at 3rd story balcony at building front fire escape at fire escape
Feb 27, 2019
Open — False 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 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a double cylinder key operated lock installed on the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard
Aug 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead roof 6th. sty.
Aug 18, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
File with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2015
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2015
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 3 story of rear ( west side of building ) fire escape.
Sep 15, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of stair bulkhead to roof public hall.
Apr 30, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of roll down gate interfering with iron flap door front fire passage at street.
Aug 8, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats thru out north court yard.
Aug 27, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty west apt 12. located at apt 12
Apr 23, 1992 · Apt 12
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clg fire passage at northeast.
Dec 9, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and woodwork 2nd sty west apt 4 throughout. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling cracks throughout 5th sty apt 21. , section '' ''
Jul 24, 1989 · Apt 21
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling center 5th sty center east apt 1. located at apt 1
Jul 24, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at boiler room and electric meter room cellar.
Oct 26, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin waterbugs at electric meter room cellar.
Oct 26, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance from public hall to 4 sty room apt 11. located at apt 11
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 11
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings throughout 2 sty southeast apt 6. located at apt 6
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty southeast apt 6. located at apt 6
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls throughout 2 sty southeast apt 6. located at apt 6
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at kitchen floor 2 sty southeast apt 6. located at apt 6
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at center room 2 sty southeast apt 6. located at apt 6
Jul 21, 1987 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Stop all work under # m01092629 due to notice to revoke permit
Dec 18, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Atoi observed: at 3rd and at 2nd foor at fire escape stack at exposure# 4 building blocking the 2nd meean of egress creating hazard condition., consisting ogf heavy duty metal fence with blocking the stairs. ec
Jan 13, 2025 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls. facade at parapet level in a state disrepair mortar and bricks missing at corner of exposure#3 and 4. also stucco peeling of facade in various locations., maintain exterior b
Jul 25, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain wall(s) or appurtenances. at the time of inspection, at exposure 1 right side i observed diagonal crack on the bricks between the second and 3rd floor windowsill. 2nd floor window concrete c
Dec 7, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed at the time of inspection a defective lighting fixture in operation on the 3rd floor, repair and/or replace; replace defective lighting fixture and file required electrical permit
Dec 6, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35322654z issued on 5/2/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstru
Aug 6, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35322654z issued on 5/2/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.
Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.at rear fire escape(2nd floor landing)there are chairs flower pots and plastic buckets blocking the ladder for egress.also the opposite fire escape has debris on
May 2, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. noted at apt 3 third fl. full hut demo new full height partitions raise bathroom fl increase size of bathroom apt 12 full hut demo new full height partitions raised flrs gas electric plumbing w
Feb 24, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to safeguard all persons/property affected by const operations. "no smoking" signs within const site not observed or inadequate in viol of nyc fire code 1401.1 & fc 310. noted: const work ongoing at apts
Feb 24, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit:illegal work noted:1st flr found to be modified @ right side of entry as layout,plan & configuration changed in order to create a check cashing place with full height partitions,glass store fr
Feb 8, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 1
1105.1.people w/physical disabilities primary entrance inaccessible.defects noted:1st fl found to be modified @ left of entry w/new concretestep @ sidewalk & interior's layout & plans reconfigured in order to c
Feb 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner:use of prohibited hardware as per bc1008.1.8 prohibited hardware noted:@ front entry door to check cashing place 1st stry primary means of egress @ right of ent
Feb 8, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 25
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt APT3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 15
Close - General
Doors
Aug 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
May 2, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 2, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
May 2, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 12,613 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,842 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 407 / 31
- Assessed value
- $1,719,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105454, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 228 Avenue B
Who owns 228 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 228 Ave B Realty LLC.
Does 228 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 228 Avenue B rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 228 Avenue B built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 228 Avenue B?
It has 21 residential units and 23 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.