223 East 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01534-0015Map
Owner of record: Black Seal Realty Co
223 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Black Seal Realty Co. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on October 10, 2026. 17 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 242
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 39
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Violation open - 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 c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Violation open - 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 c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt C
Open — Violation open - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at building entrance door.
Nov 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at vestbule door. , 1st story
Nov 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye door stopper at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye door stopper at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped radiator valve at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Oct 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Sep 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at public hall ceiling , 5th story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall , 5th story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 21, 2016 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at entrance door located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage area at stoop.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose knob at door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2013 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall sections of wall & window sills spalling & cracked at front of building above first floor to roof area. remedy: make all necessary repair to areas noted to the satisfacttion.
Jul 18, 2001 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted: at various sections of front facade, masonacy missing and defective. remedy: repair facade, maintain building.
Jun 22, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 21, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 8,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,517 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1534 / 15
- Assessed value
- $1,134,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #116538, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 223 East 88 Street
Who owns 223 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Black Seal Realty Co.
Does 223 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 223 East 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 223 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 223 East 88 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.