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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 72

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 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

    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 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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

    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 27, 2016

    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 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
  • 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 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Oct 26, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Feb 27, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 watts minimum.

    Aug 27, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture rear room 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Feb 18, 1993 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Feb 18, 1993 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door to bldg locked preventing access to bells.

    Oct 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain kitchen sink 1 sty north apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.