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229 East 13 Street

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00469-0049Map

Owner of record: Vrbnik Realty LLC

229 East 13 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2008 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 28 residential units across 8 floors. The owner of record is Vrbnik Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2025. 15 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 24, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 5B

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2025

    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 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at at vestibule door

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stop at entrance door to building

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 20, 2021

    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 4, 2019

    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 29, 2016

    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.

    Oct 20, 2015

    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.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 1B

    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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2011

    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

    Sep 29, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 26, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 6, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 5, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 1, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 17, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #913799.remedy:submit acceptable required te

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#814799. remedy: submit required technical report

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02x10,39x11,52b14. 02-outside communication phone inoperative repair; 39-car top inoperative light replace; 52-hoist rope insufficient shorten.

    May 4, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. noted the following: construction in progress on new structure at rear of building attached as an extension to existing building. work completed is approx 10%. work consists of metal stud frami

    Jul 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit upon physical inspection found sprinkler work installed w/o a active permit on file with the dob at time of posting this violation remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to

    Jun 12, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit upon physical inspection found bldg stand pipe system installed base 8th fl with no active permit with the dob at time of posting remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit. upon physical inspection found sprinkler work done thruout w/no permit on file w/dob (permit expired). remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit upon physical inspection found stand pipe system installed thruout with no active stand pipe permit in place by dob remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condi

    Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly store combustible material or other material and equipment. noted: upon inspection gas cans where not stored properly at 1st flr. remedy: store material properly.

    May 28, 2008 · Penalty $900

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec:27-195:no 48hr notice.noted:at time of inspection an active site masonary work in progress foundation excavation work is completed dob records shoes no 48hr notice was given prior to start date of excavatio

    Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Sec:27-1014:no fdny permit.noted:at time of inspection an active site.masonary work in progress.man was viewed to be cutting structural steel w/a torch.on site no fdny permit for the storage of acetylene & oxyg

    Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. noted: concrete and block stop pavement broken, cracked and heaved and sloping throughout with no drainage system with ruster and leaning fence at front.

    Jun 22, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: projected (outward) brownstone lintels are spalling & in danger of falling onto sidewalk at the front of building.- from 2nd thru 5th floor. remedy: provide si

    May 16, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 9, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 7C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 31, 2015 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 10, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
2008
Floors
8
Residential units
28
Building area
30,400 ft²
Lot area
5,163 ft²
Zoning
C1-6A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
469 / 49
Assessed value
$4,001,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #143446, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 229 East 13 Street

Who owns 229 East 13 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vrbnik Realty LLC.

Does 229 East 13 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 229 East 13 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 229 East 13 Street built?

City records list 2008 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 229 East 13 Street?

It has 28 residential units.

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