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221 East 23 Street

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00904-0013Map

Owner of record: M & E 23rd Street Realty

221 East 23 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Manhattan, 10010. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is M & E 23rd Street Realty. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
125

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 20, 2026

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
2
About 11% of the building's 18 apartments
Down from 5 in 2018

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 · 71

  • B

    Refit the 1st fire door from south at west leading to the garbage area at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the 1st fire door from south at west leading to the garbage area at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18673543 issued 27-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 6

    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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 2nd story balcony obstructing the egress at fire escape building front

    Jun 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( approximately 2 sq.ft) in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceilings at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceilings, 4th story at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...the north wall and the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 16

    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

    Sep 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 key not at premisys at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building front entrance door. , 1st story

    Apr 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building front entrance door. , 1st story

    Apr 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrails at winding stairs at all stories at public hall stairs

    Apr 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the glass panels installed in place of hand rails and balusters, between newel posts at 1st story through 6th story public hall stairs.

    Jun 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at street entrance door to building.

    Jun 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an electro-magnetic locking device installed at street entrance door to building.

    Jun 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing hand rail at 6th story public hall stairs

    Jun 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing hand rail at 5th story public hall stairs

    Jun 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 31, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35401748p issued on 03/13/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-208.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg

    May 31, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note: at cellarlevel various areas of ceiling in disrepair throughout also exposed wire throughout entire cellar. remedy: repair and or replace.

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,563

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation # 35381391x issued on 1/10/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain

    Mar 13, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner:no fire stopping as per bc 712.3;27-345. noted:at cellar level ceiling fire stoppingis damaged,collapsed and missing at various locations throughout causi

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. noted:cellar ceiling is in a serious state of disrepair w/ multiple floor joist damaged. subflooring rooten and missing throughout wires hanging out of j

    Jan 10, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35304771z issued on 10/18/18and to file a certificate of corr ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no c of c or file.rem:com

    Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed @ time of inspection in the cellar level of the building approx 75% area of the ceiling of the cellar damaged and also a portion of the woo

    Oct 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved plans.noted:staircase renovated as per job#122556251,however observed new glass panels installed on staircase railings/handrails contrary to approved plans.rem:conform work to

    Sep 6, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted-at time ofinspection in stair case observed the top step(riser)of each floor is on 1.5'to 2'higher on the landing.(bc1009.3 indicates stair riser shal

    Sep 6, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a c/c for nov 34879378n. remedy: file c/c.

    Jan 20, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted the following conditions:the kitchen exhaust from the 1flr commercial unit is emitting smoke & only waste @ roof level.exhaust outlet is located @ the nor

    Nov 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. having placed (2) sections of wood decking floors at front & rear approx 15 ft wide x 10 ft deep remedy : obtain approvals & permits, if feasible or remove all wood flooring material roof are

    Jan 31, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: a wood deck approx 7'x10' erected at rear of roof (wood member's), adjacent to bulk head door. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible (or) restore premises to prior legal conditi

    Jul 23, 1997 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. observed: wooden platform deck built covering entire roof. remedy: obtan approval and a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition..

    Jul 21, 1997

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. in that two @3 feet x 6 feet opeinings are cut at roof north & south in existing storage rooms on said roof top; to facilitate ladder type stairs which created 2 one bed

    Jan 9, 1997

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect are: (a) kitchen floor in apt #17 at 5th floor has collapsed. due to renovation work causing floor joists to be cut approx (9") nine inches from west wall pockests. (b) floor collapse

    Jan 9, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans alteration#100729017 (dir 14)-hazardous noted: kitchen mechanical exhaust does not conform to dept. rules and regulation as per rs-13. location from kitchen first story

    Mar 31, 1994 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are kitchen floor in apt 12a at 5th floor has collapsed due to renovatin work causing floor joists to be cut appx 9 inches from wall west exterior b floor collapse at apt 18 due to r

    —

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 7, 2020 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 21, 2020 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 5

    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
1950
Floors
6
Residential units
18
Building area
9,715 ft²
Lot area
2,410 ft²
Zoning
C2-8A
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
904 / 13
Assessed value
$2,433,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104298, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 221 East 23 Street

Who owns 221 East 23 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is M & E 23rd Street Realty.

Does 221 East 23 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 East 23 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 East 23 Street built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 East 23 Street?

It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.

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