225 East 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01534-0016Map
Owner of record: White Seal Realty Corp
225 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is White Seal Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 117
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 181
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 117
- 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 20, 2017 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 20, 2017 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degree fahrenheit at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement brick below window and balcony west sect bldg front at fire escape, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit at window to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bulging ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak from the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower and upper window sash spring balances at the first window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd kitchen from north located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd kitchen from north located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at the lower sash window (guillotine effect) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at the lower sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling around riser in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover to outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet inoperative at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balanced upper sash at window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window balance at upper sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 4C
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 · 3
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted @ 4fl of premises n side apt has sagging ceiling (sheetrock) & in danger to collapse. remedy: repair / replace defects.
Jul 21, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall, sections of wall & window sills spalling & cracked at various locations of front wall. remedy: make all repairs to area noted.
Jul 18, 2001 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted: at various sections of front facade decorative masonary missing and defective remedy: repair facade, maintain building.
Jun 22, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Windows
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Windows
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 8, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 8, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Windows
May 8, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Windows
May 8, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 4C
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
- 15
- Building area
- 8,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,517 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1534 / 16
- Assessed value
- $573,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115879, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 225 East 88 Street
Who owns 225 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is White Seal Realty Corp.
Does 225 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.
Is 225 East 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 53% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 225 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 225 East 88 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.