221 East 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01534-0014Map
Owner of record: Black Seal Realty Co
221 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Black Seal Realty Co. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 33
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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 22, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 2024
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Dec 5, 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sclading hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apt located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2016 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2013 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the stove in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the stove for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two free standing 3 by 5 feet wrought iron gates at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of audio speakers, window screen and other house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 25, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective & loose door knob at building door (interior)from vestibule to 1st story public hall
Jan 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2012 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 13, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas for cooking at range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water to all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2012 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.
Oct 2, 2010
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 5
- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. defects noted: atexposure 1 spalling lintels & limestone sills at all flrs. at exp 2 levels 1-5 missing mortar & shear cracks. remedy: obtain all permits
Oct 14, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 9, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Locks
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Locks
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Doors
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 9, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Doors
Mar 24, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Doors
Mar 1, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 8,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,517 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1534 / 14
- Assessed value
- $899,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #116537, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 221 East 88 Street
Who owns 221 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Black Seal Realty Co.
Does 221 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 East 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 East 88 Street?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.