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152 West 128 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01912-0054Map

Owner of record: Queen Esthers Castle LLC

152 West 128 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Queen Esthers Castle LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 4 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 45

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 15, 2023

    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
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt bb

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department , at cellar

    Aug 19, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 19, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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 9, 2017

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/25/2012. and still vacant on 07/ 30/2013.

    Jul 30, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/25/2012

    Jul 25, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal fence & gate at front entrance to bldg.

    Aug 13, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded cellar ceiling.

    Jul 28, 1983

    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 1 story.

    Jul 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at 1 sty front rear east and rear west rooms entrance doors.

    Jul 28, 1983

    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 basement.

    Jul 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front.

    Jul 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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 basemt rear apt & front class b room converted to kitchen, stor rm, 1 sleepng rm & public bathrm.

    Jul 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2 sty.

    Apr 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 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 3 sty decrease in number of b rooms from 4 to 3.

    Apr 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-33.13 adm code provide tenant register on premises pursuant to rules and regulations of this department.

    Apr 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose guardrails basement front areaway.

    Apr 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing a wash basin and 2 bathtubs or showers.

    Apr 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures basement apt kitchen & bathroom.

    May 2, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit front entrance door to basement apt.

    Aug 15, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department front west room clg basement apt bathroom.

    Aug 15, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective floor kitchen basement apt.

    Aug 15, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code remove all obstructions from water closet bathroom basement apt.

    Aug 15, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Sep 4, 1974

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide board of standard & appeals approved type peep hole at entrance doors to each housing unit where not already provided.

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    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at ceiling 1st sty front west room.

    —

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at least 40 watt incandescent or equivalent illumination yard.

    —

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at least 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination-public hall all stories.

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    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electric light ceiling fixture, 1 sty public hall.

    —

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    —

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 11, 2008

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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

  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o a permit. expired permit. noted: sidewalk shed erected in front of premises under permit #140193109-01-eq-sh issued 5-2-14 expires 5-2-15. sidewalk shed still in place. remedy: renew perm

    Jul 9, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fail to main bldg in code compliant manner in that loose and missing cement stucco at side of front stoop east side and missing stucco at east exposed wall at frt btwn 2sty/3sty.remedy:make all repairs in a saf

    Dec 3, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects. noted: missing bottom window sash at 3rd level, missing concrete below window sill at basement level and loose stucco at sides of entrance stoop. noted location: exposure #1.

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 28, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2024 · Apt G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 123456

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 4, 2026$2,300,000Rentals - walkup apartments7

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
7
Building area
6,120 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1912 / 54
Assessed value
$580,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117830, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 152 West 128 Street

Who owns 152 West 128 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Queen Esthers Castle LLC.

Does 152 West 128 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 152 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 152 West 128 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 152 West 128 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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