228 West 135 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01940-0043Map
Owner of record: Melvin Frederick
228 West 135 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melvin Frederick. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 72
- 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 2, 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 16, 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 16, 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.
Apr 2, 2021
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 2, 2021
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.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 2, 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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Oct 26, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story
Feb 27, 2002
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 100 watts minimum.
Aug 27, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & wall at south 2 sty front apt 1a. , section '' ''
Oct 22, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of private hall at bathroom 2 sty front apt 1a. , section '' ''
Oct 22, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve at kitchen 2 sty front apt 1a. , section '' ''
Oct 22, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling bathroom & front room 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''
Feb 18, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture rear room 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''
Feb 18, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling rear room 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''
Feb 18, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''
Feb 18, 1993 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door to bldg locked preventing access to bells.
Oct 8, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty north apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Oct 8, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls throughout 1 sty north apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Oct 8, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling bathroom 1 sty north apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Oct 8, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 1 sty north apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Oct 8, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer vestibule to 1 sty north apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Oct 8, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front west apt 1a front room. , section '' ''
Mar 10, 1992 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling bathroom 1 sth north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective front top burnetr gas range kitchen 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain kitchen sink 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin sink bathroom 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls thru out 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system vestibule to 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2 sty front room 1a.
Dec 18, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 frame missing.
Dec 18, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color drop ceiling at south 2nd sty front apt 1a front room. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 2 sty 1a.
Dec 18, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin 2nd sty front apt 1a mice throughout. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin 2nd sty front apt 1a roaches thrughout. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 2nd sty front apt 1a front room ceiling. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose kitchenette sink 2nd sty front apt 1a. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty rear apt 1a kitchen. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood baluster 2nd to 3rd sty public hall stairs and 3rd sty public hall landing.
Dec 18, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Dec 18, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1st sty west apt 1a kitchen. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile wall 1st sty west apt 1a bathroom. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1990 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,840 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1940 / 43
- Assessed value
- $265,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136111, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 228 West 135 Street
Who owns 228 West 135 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melvin Frederick.
Does 228 West 135 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 228 West 135 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 228 West 135 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 228 West 135 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.