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31 West 128 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01726-0023Map

Owner of record: Hodge, Charles

31 West 128 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hodge, Charles. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 15 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • A

    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
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 watt minimum required fixture present light not on.

    Mar 31, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass top sash south room window bsmt sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 22, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass top sash south room window bsmt sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 22, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection fixtrures present lights not on.

    Oct 11, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1st sty public hall.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 3rd sty public hall.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide a water closet, wash basin, bathtub or shower for each six persons or remainder thereof for any room used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition at decreased of b room from 3 rooms to 2 room 1 sty.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition decrease of class b room from 3 rm to 2 rms by creating a kitchen of 2nd rm from rear at 3rd sty.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood tread of stair basement to cellar 2nd tread from bottom.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 2 sty front room.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2nd sty front room.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrails & ballusters 1st to 3rd sty public hall stairs enclosure.

    Mar 8, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 26, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dept of buildings records indicate premises to be legally approved as a multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy noted: at apt #2 has

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-356; bc 1021.(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code), for transient use a

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required per bc 903.2 and 2-954, fortransient use at apt. #2. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apt #2. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit(s) noted:complete demo & undergoing complete renovation-erection of metal & wood studs to create partitions,installation of plumbing,electrical & sprinkler lines w/o obtaining required permits.

    Mar 24, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,249 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1726 / 23
Assessed value
$299,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112417, last renewed Jul 6, 2026.

Questions about 31 West 128 Street

Who owns 31 West 128 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hodge, Charles.

Does 31 West 128 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 31 West 128 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 31 West 128 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 31 West 128 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.