137 East 28 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00884-0027Map

137 East 28 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 37 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 28 St Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 13 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 22
ECB violations: 9
HPD complaints: 21

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 17, 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

About 3% of the building's 37 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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

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.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2017
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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
Nov 16, 2017
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
Nov 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture ceiling west & north walls kitchen 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling west & north wall kitchen 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective faucet sink 6 sty south apt 6a kitchen. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls throughout 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile west wall bathroom 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balanced upper & lower window sashes east west & south windows 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balanced upper & lower window sash north room 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balanced upper sash kitchen 6 sty south apt 6a. , section '' ''
Dec 9, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

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, 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
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
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Nov 12, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair broken glass in skylight, repair lock & handle (52)tag governor for all safety test.(53)repair holes in shaftway (54) file for basement cutoff swicht
Aug 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair broken glass hoistway and car door.(52)tag governor for all safety test. (53)repair holes in shaftway.(54)file for basement cut-off swicht
Aug 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

Hazardous
Using a two ponit suspended scaffold with fiber rop when the block is greater than 100 ft above the platform using rigger equipment w/o a special riggers license on site ropes not in compliance with nyc code wo
Nov 20, 2002 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
22d30o57o32m25m47h50y33k75u 30-clean car top 25-cover missing door operator 32 duct cover missing top of car 33-replace overhead door damageail rusted.
Jun 8, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y18m30o5d46h57o26m2m 18-inerlock cover missing 30-clean car top 5-car gate damage repair 26-limit switch cover missing in pit. -li
Jun 8, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted having removed lot line windows thoughout except for publicstaircase at west section of the building.remedyobtain a permit if feasible or restore lot line windows.
Feb 22, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
08v, (08) adjust leveling at 5th floor (5/8").
Mar 29, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,15j, (73) perform 5 year test, properly tag device and file elv 3 form. (15) repair baseement hoistway door
Aug 18, 1992 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,15j,(73)perform 5yr. test,properly tag device and file elv 3 form (15)repair basement door.
Apr 16, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15i,39h,73#. 15 hole in basement hatch door. 73 perform 5yr. test and properlytag devices and file elv.3 form.
Nov 18, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73#,15j,20x,33#,64b. 73.perform 5yr. test tag device and file elev.3 form. 15 basement door. 33 overhead door.
Nov 18, 1991
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 6A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2013 · Apt 6A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 6A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 6A
Close
General
Windows
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
General
Cabinet
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
General
Windows
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
General
Mold
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
General
Cabinet
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 2, 2010 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 29, 2006 · Apt 6C
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jul 15, 2026	$680,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Oct 22, 2025	$590,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1927
Floors: 9
Residential units: 37
Building area: 28,617 ft²
Lot area: 4,444 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 106
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 884 / 27
Assessed value: $3,285,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #130872, last renewed Dec 31, 2025.

Questions about 137 East 28 Street

Who owns 137 East 28 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 28 St Tenants Corp.

Does 137 East 28 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 East 28 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 3% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 East 28 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 East 28 Street?

It has 37 residential units.

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