261 West 28 Street
Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00778-7501Map
Owner of record: The Onyx Chelsea Condominium
261 West 28 Street is a condominium built in 2006 in Manhattan, 10001. It has 52 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is The Onyx Chelsea Condominium. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2010. 4 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 6
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east closet wall approx.10 sq.ft. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt phc, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2010 · Apt PHC
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood base board molding at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt phc, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2010 · Apt PHC
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt phc, 11th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2010 · Apt PHC
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 4, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 4, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations -missing sign- at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved documents and/or amendments-outriggers beam. @time of inspection of an 11 sty residential building under facade restoration i observed an outrigger beam-suspended scaffold @
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not condfrom to approved construction doc and/or amendemnts-exp1 plat form.@time of inspection of an 11 sty residential building under facade restoration, 1 observed an outrigger being suspended
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property afected by construction operations. @time of inspection of an 11 sty residetial building underfacade restoration, i observed a suspended scaffold @exp2 the scaffold
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post "safe construction bill of rights" @timeof inspection of an 11 sty residential building under facade restoration, i observedthat no "safe construction bill of rights" had been posted in the bldg
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post notice of tenant protection plan.@time of inspection of an 11 sty residential building under facade restoration, i observed that no notice of the tenants protection plan had been posted in the
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 ft or higher w/o a permit.@time of inspection of an 11 sty residential building under facade restoration i observed a supported scaffold stairwell @exp 1, on the 9th
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amendments-tie-backs/lifelines. @time of inspection of an 11 sty residentialbuilding under facade restoration i observed an outrigger beam-
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post notice of tenant protection plan.@time of inspection of an 11sty residential building under facade restoration, i observed that no notice of the tenant protection plan had been posted in the
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post "safe construction bill of rights" @time of inspectionof an 11 sty residential building under facade restoration, i observedthat no "safe construction bill of rights" had been posted in the bld
Feb 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Workers on scaffold w/o a a c of fitness. licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. remedy: obtain cert of fitness.
Apr 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failed to notify the department prior to use/installation of c-hook/outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffolds. remedy: notify the department.
Apr 16, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Re-shores w/in 10' of the edge of the bldg shall be secured. noted: reshores on the edge of the bldg approx 5 on 2 fl, 5 on 3 fl, 3 on 4 fl are not secured. remedy: secure re shores as required.
Sep 18, 2006 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Approved place of assembly plans not available for inspection. noted: no approved p.a. plans for ground floor eating and drinking establishment d/b/a "dark light" for p.a. permit #236/65 provided at time of
Feb 11, 2005 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian. defect is : (1) exterior wall at south elevation has vertical crack from group level to 2nd floor ( approx '8" x 10' ) (2) vertical and diagonal cracks at middle area from 2nd fl to 3rd fl
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide place of assembly plan at time of inspection.note-pa plans are required at time of inspection to allow a through inspection for safety for occupants.supply pa plan at insp.
Nov 24, 2001 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg wall noted: south wall at restaruant level 1 floor has bricks building out-ward approx 4' there is seperation of wood jeists on 2 story from wall. remedy; maintain wall . brace wall. ob
Jun 25, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2022 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt PAC
Close - General
Mold
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt PAC
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (RM)
- Year built
- 2006
- Floors
- 11
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 58,194 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,665 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 778 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $10,458,894
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142975, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 261 West 28 Street
Who owns 261 West 28 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Onyx Chelsea Condominium.
Does 261 West 28 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 West 28 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 261 West 28 Street built?
City records list 2006 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 West 28 Street?
It has 52 residential units and 54 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.