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239 East 28 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00909-0020Map

Owner of record: Richmond Associates

239 East 28 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 20 residential units across 5.5 floors. The owner of record is Richmond Associates. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2023. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
117

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2023

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
9
About 45% of the building's 20 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 · 96

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 2nd entrance from north at west located at bsmt-apt ba, 2nd bsmt-apt from south at west

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ba, 2nd bsmt-apt from south at west

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BA

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 (sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    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 partition wall with door erected from floor to ceiling cerating a second room in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash glass at west window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to building

    Sep 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit door at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower sashes at north 2 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at north 2 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell, return buzzer & intercom system from building front entrance door to located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance

    Jul 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at building entrance

    Jul 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance

    Jul 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door

    Jul 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door in compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story

    May 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ....at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ....at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14941941 issued 24-feb-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14941943 issued 24-feb-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ....defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). .... defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Jul 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post at or near the mailboxes or distribute to each tenant upon commencement of new lease or upon lease renewal, in the form approved by the commissioner, the annual bedbug report and a copy of the dohmh preventing and getting rid of bedbugs safely guide, according to the certification made on such annual bedbug report. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 22, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 4, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 26, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 1, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 7, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 27, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p31545

    Jan 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (45) eliminate water from pit. (51) close hole in shaftway wall in basement level

    Apr 5, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)file for new controller and all new equiptment (52)tag governor for all test

    Dec 21, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Noted 2ft by 4ft brick and stone header collapsed at 1st floor front into window well exp 1/4. also noted 9 ft crack in facade at corner exp1/4. front entry staircase also cracked and in disrepair., maintain e

    Jun 10, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted,at apt 5b,spiral staircase from floor up to above floor.obtain permit

    Oct 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    97l10.08v1.19l10 97 elevator must go top fl and resets the fl calls

    Jan 8, 2010

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Bq9/b4b/16/36/48a/50a/50b/50c/.50a-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling.50b-fusible link damper required on fresh air.50c-boiler unable to be serviced,no clearance from side of back walls of boiler room

    Mar 3, 2007 · Penalty $900

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required:noted:at bsmt level,front-wedt apt #"bb" having blocked secondary means of egress by security steel bars gate permanently anchor

    Feb 17, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,74o02,53b07,55b07,22d06, (75)five year test tag(74)top of car dirty(53&55)provide light (22)secured

    Mar 27, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3CDIAL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 27, 2023 · Apt APT3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 3C

    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 (C4)
Year built
1920
Floors
5.5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,000 ft²
Lot area
2,469 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
106
Council district
2
Block / lot
909 / 20
Assessed value
$1,134,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108127, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 239 East 28 Street

Who owns 239 East 28 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richmond Associates.

Does 239 East 28 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 239 East 28 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 45% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 239 East 28 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 239 East 28 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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