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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 2019

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
7
About 33% of the building's 21 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 · 40

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead roof 6th. sty.

    Aug 18, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 19, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of stair bulkhead to roof public hall.

    Apr 30, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats thru out north court yard.

    Aug 27, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin waterbugs at electric meter room cellar.

    Oct 26, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
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.