231 East 96 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01646-0019Map
Owner of record: Frank & Walter Eberhart L.p. No. 1
231 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Frank & Walter Eberhart L.p. No. 1. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 25, 2026. 3 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 67
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 · 21
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2026 · Apt 2RE
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2022 · Apt 1FW
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at west window in the kitchen located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at first window from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective water proof material at west and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2019 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective first window from east at south lower sash counter balance in the 4th room from north located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective first window from west at north lower sash counter balance in the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tiles board at south wall west wall and north all in the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the bathroom located at apt 4fw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose 3rd tread up from 2nd story fire escape balcony, front stack.
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 lobby, 1st story
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings north room 5 sty front east apt 5fe fonseca 722-0355 er1 1801-421. , section '' ''
Dec 14, 1992 · Apt 5FE
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings south room 5 sty front east apt 5fe 1081-421er1. , section '' ''
Dec 14, 1992 · Apt 5FE
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect sidewalk shed approximately 30'-0"
Feb 13, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at exp #1 cracks run vertically from 5th fl to 1st fl creating step cracks missing mortar & some bricks spalling & boulgang involving also windows lint
Feb 10, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
B2541524b34a/b44a5050a50b50c. 50 oil tank sign incomplete. 50a anti syphon valve and oil shut off valve missing on (suction) live top of oiltank. 50b 4 steam control spiped to boiler on 1 1/2 pipe. 50c gas valv
Aug 11, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior: noted: at 5th fl apt see at living room ceiling large crack of plaster and dislodged plaster due construction operations of vertical enlargement above (penthouse) job #1040256
Nov 22, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2RE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 1FW
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4FW
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4FW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 4FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 2RE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 5, 2016 · Apt 4FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 2RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2015 · Apt 1FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 2RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 2RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 2RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 2RE
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 5FE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 4FW
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 13,547 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,826 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1646 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,383,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120848, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 231 East 96 Street
Who owns 231 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frank & Walter Eberhart L.p. No. 1.
Does 231 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 East 96 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 27% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 East 96 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.