159 West 228 Street
Manhattan, NY 10463BBL 1-02215-0193Map
Owner of record: Cap 159 W 228 Property Owner LLC
159 West 228 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10463. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Cap 159 W 228 Property Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 464 housing violations here, most recently on July 15, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 464
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 342
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 464
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilings in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 20, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit 1st lower sash window at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 20, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl covered floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 20, 20th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower and upper window sash 1st window from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Refit lower sash window at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob at entrance door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 20
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stool at north window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bottom inside base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18985311 issued 06-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 12a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 12A
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration storage closet created in dumbwaiter in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at .. in the entrance located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 4, 2025 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at lower sash window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
49-no key to building room on premises.
Aug 21, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 20
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 20
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 12,670 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 208
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2215 / 193
- Assessed value
- $477,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118749, last renewed Jan 20, 2026.
Questions about 159 West 228 Street
Who owns 159 West 228 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cap 159 W 228 Property Owner LLC.
Does 159 West 228 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 464 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 West 228 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 West 228 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 West 228 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.