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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 15, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 20 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 464

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.