217 East 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01534-0012Map
Owner of record: 217 E 88th And 212-234 E 89th St
217 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 181 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 217 E 88th And 212-234 E 89th St. HPD has recorded 903 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 115 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 903
- DOB violations
- 69
- ECB violations
- 60
- HPD complaints
- 1,831
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 903
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
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 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 27, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
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 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5E
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve at east wall in the 2nd bedroom from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at the door in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north, south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Nov 16, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rusted metal shelf at kitchen sink at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber nosings at 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 16th treads from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor under vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to the basment. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the grout at south, west and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt ob, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt OB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt ob upper level, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt OB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt ob, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt OB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the kitchen located at apt ob, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 9, 2024 · Apt OB
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 69
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2018)
Mar 18, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2017)
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 10, 2018
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2016)
Feb 16, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2015)
Sep 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2014
Sep 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 60
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of buildingsfloor perced and stairs erected at north 2 room leading to cellar creating illegal duplex apartment(ob,1st story east 2)located at apt ob 1s
May 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. observed at 228 e 89 st ny in apt#4e electric work done w/o a permit. wires ran from switches to ceiling boxes,new switches,outlets. new bx in walls and ceilings. no permit on file for this a
Jul 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit note:atoi observed in apt5e fully gutted down to brickwalls&ceiling joist exposed.no permits filed for work.no plans onsite to contest for work.stop all work in apt5e contact dob for further inf
Jun 14, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39011568j issued on 10/22/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptible certificate has not yet been fi
Dec 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39028520l issued on 09/10/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. tampered w/removed or defaced a written posted stop
Nov 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35382109h issued on 09/10/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. tampered w/removed or defacade a written posted sto
Nov 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39010454r issued on 10-01-19 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-0.1(d)(2) an acceptible cert
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Tampered with removed or defaced a written posted stop work order.at time of inpspection,observed the posted stop work order on the left sidelight of the building entrance had been tampered with/defaced showing
Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Tampered with, removed or defaced a written posted stop work order. at time of inspection, observed the posted stop work order sticker on the left sidelight of the entrance had been tampered with/defaced. non-c
Sep 10, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:upon inspection observed new electrical work in apartment 3w observed approxmately 10 new electrical outlets and 10 new light switches at entry of apartments observed new bx cable in
Jan 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work without a permit noted:upon inspection observed in apartment 3w construction work in progress new bathroom sheetrock wodo studs new sub floor at entry way scffits built trhoughout new closet built in hallw
Jan 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:upon inspection observed plumbing work inside of 3w apartemnt gas line is capped off all fixtures have been removed (sink /tub/shower) all plumbing work has been installe din bathroo
Jan 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, work in progress in apartment 2w. observed removal of the kitchen floor down to the floor joists, attaching new floor joists to existing. no permit on file with the
Oct 22, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 3
Work without a permit. noted: in apt # 2w a wooden platform installed to elevate kitchen floor. apox. 100 sq. feet., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
I observed in apartment 3 on the first floor of location construction work in progress. department of buildings plans on site does not conform to work being conducted. observed 2 by 8's wood joist being instal
Apr 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection conducted walkthrough of the building. i did not observe a tenant protection plan posted in a conspicuous location in the lobby, nor did i observe the posting on every floor within 10 feet
Apr 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection conducted walkthrough of the building. i did not observe a safe construction bill of rights posted in a conspicuous location in the lobby, nor did i observe the posting on every floor with
Apr 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.observed in apartment marked 3 and 17 1 worker in each.both places had new walls from ceiling to floors.drop ceiling.altered electrical and altered plumbing work was also noted.walls also
Oct 18, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations,noted at time of inspection observed at apt 1e on 1st flr missing dry wall material on ceiling (ceiling exposed) because of ongo
Mar 2, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,50a 50b,14 50a)flue pipe not welded 50b)barametric deverter broken.14)rear door missing door lock.boiler is located at 224 e 89th street.boiler is a a.l.eastmond model #fst175.7 280,000 btu's.
Nov 15, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
15,42,50a-d:50-water leaking from the bottom middle of boiler.50a-debris in boiler fit,front & rear.50b-rear sump pump full of debris.50c-poor flame from oil burner.50d-outside chimney base door not operable.
Mar 30, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,50,50a,50b,50c-50 rear chamber door gasket defective.(cement)not acceptable,50a front (flue) door gasket defective (cement not accepta ble.) 50b coil safety valve not piped down.50c oil shut off valve miss
Aug 14, 2015 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
B254,15,40,50,50a,50b, 50 piolit gas regulator missing vent limiter.50a rear chamber door gasket defective,(cement not acceptalbe) 50b storage and debris in chimney base room.
Aug 14, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances defect noted : approx 2' x 3' section of brick wall, above lintel of kitchen window of apt10 of air shaft area is bulging w/ loose bricks & missing cement - pai
Dec 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. defectie electrical fixtures inbedrooms apt 2w. rmdy: comply with ec code.
Nov 26, 2014 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments for alt 2 job #120920511 of which permit is active till 7/3/12. non conforming work noted at apt #3. observed that no mechanical
May 22, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the comm's respondent failed to correct the violating conditions cited in the prior ecb nov#34879202j for work w/o permit
Jul 7, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. notedrespondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34879202j for work w/o a permit full height partition walls erected
Apr 22, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. noted: respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a c/c w/the dob. remedy: file c/c.
Mar 4, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34879202j for work w/o a permit; at 3rd fl apt #12 full height partition
Feb 25, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed tocorrect conditions in #34879202j at 3rd flr apt 12 at sw corner. having removed full height partitions of bathroom w/water/waste lines. gas
Dec 20, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
28-207.2.2)failure to comply w/ an order to stop work by dept#101410c08al03 dated 10/14/10 for work w/o permit @ apt#12 on 3flr.observed 2 workers w/ hand tools installed plywood flooring @ time of inspection.n
Dec 9, 2010 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Work w.o a permit. work noted: at 3rd fl apt 12 south west corner of bldg having removed full height partitions of bathroom walls with water waste & gas service moved to create a new layout. stop all work at a
Oct 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted:@ street facing elevation-fire escape drop ladder does not extend fully to ground due to metal bins installed on ground.remove obstruction & maintain.
Sep 20, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@ st facing elevation.fire escape drop ladder does not fully extend to ground because metal bins have been installed on ground.remove obstruction & manita
Sep 20, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations defect noted at time of insp damage occurred to ceiling in apt #9 due to construction work at apt #13 affected area of ceilings i
Sep 20, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner @ 1st fl public hallway a approx fl 18" deppression & trip hazard is present plus @ roof top next to ventilation & lite shaftway parapet roof membrane @
Mar 17, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at 4th flr apt #16 & 3rd flr apt 10 having removed partitions and erected new closets & framed & lowered ceiling w/electrical & water service moved to create new layout. remedy: stop all work
Feb 9, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: at apt #17 5th flr having movedkitchen service waste water & gas lines relocated also note full height partitions closets erected w/electrical outlets & switches moved.
Dec 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior in a code complaint manner. noted: defects at front facade at above 1st floor spalling limestone & chippedthrough seal type paint chipped and missing. rem: make all necessary r
Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg roof note 5 fl apt 20 roof leak causing water damage to exterior wall at east side of apt remedy: make all repairs immediately
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects noted: 1. at apt. 2w in shower bath ceiling collapsed. 2. at apt 1w in toilet area ceiling in dangering to collapse. remedy: repair defects.
Oct 22, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior. noted: at apt 2w 2nd fl. west side at bathroom ceiling cracked, peeled damaged by water. plaster w/water stains and pooled. water in electrical light fixture, rendering said
Jul 31, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg.defect noted:rear yard having 1 collapsed wooden,rotten fence at location #224 (back of 217 e88 st) 2 #226 rotten,wooden fence, leaning approx 1'-6" into approx 7' lower adj
Jul 9, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior:at rear yard south/west corner of property an approx 18'section of fence is broken & missing slats of woodremedy:make all necessary repairs forthwith.
May 31, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: apt 3 on first floor was gutted exposingwood studs on walls and wood joists on ceiling and floor in preperation for renovating. remedy: stop all work. obtain permits and contact
Dec 1, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building missing wall plaster in several location thru-ou apt 3 on 1st floor missing plaster is causing wood joists to be exposed remedy:maint interior of building exit close all exposed ope
May 10, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted apt 3 on firstfloor has fallen plasted from walls ceiling throughout also in bathroom open holes on walls and open ceiling exposive wood joists remedy maintain bldg make all necea
Nov 24, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit having placed i geams and steel and wood colums to support cellar ceiling throughout removing cellar door atr rear remedy: obtain approval and permits for all construction and replace cell
Oct 25, 2001 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect are sections of wooden gerden beams is unsupoted due rotted wooden column and other section of beam suported with temp pipe columns various wooden joist are rotted and sagging als
Jul 21, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2025 · Apt 5W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 1EONIN
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 181
- Building area
- 120,555 ft²
- Lot area
- 32,731 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1534 / 12
- Assessed value
- $9,864,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127263, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 217 East 88 Street
Who owns 217 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 217 E 88th And 212-234 E 89th St.
Does 217 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 903 housing violations at this property.
Is 217 East 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 115 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 64% of its 181 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 217 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 217 East 88 Street?
It has 181 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.