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288 East 149 Street

Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02330-0015Map

Owner of record: Empire Sobro Partners LLC

288 East 149 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Bronx, 10451. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Empire Sobro Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 198 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
198
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
177

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 2023
12
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 11 in 2019

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 198

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at fire door at boiler room

    Jan 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at south (rear of building) at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jan 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect vertical cracks in brick and mortar at south exterior wall (rear of building) extending from 1st to 3rd stories

    Jan 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 13th tread up from bottom at building rear at fire escape, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st rung up from bottom at drop ladder at building rear at fire escape, 1st story

    Jan 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): #18535878 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    Dec 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Dec 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts east 1 apartment # 12 under vacate order # 259747 ( posted date 8/11/2025 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 5th story

    Aug 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts east 1 apartment # 9 under vacate order # 259747 ( posted date 8/11/2025 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story

    Aug 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Aug 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17252407 issued 07-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures volume at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures volume at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    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.

    Apr 2, 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioning unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or make openable lower window sash nailed shut east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose metal riser and tread supports 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th up from bottom to west wall mount stringer at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vestibule door and frame with assemblies at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilingand south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection - fire escape at rear yard/exposure 3 - observed with defective treads between 1st & 2nd flrs. 9th & 10 treads up found missin

    Jan 8, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Contrary to mdr # 215047 which indicates 14 class 'a' apts with 2 1st flr apts: at time of inspection - only 12 apts observed. 1st flr 2 apts were not found., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Jan 8, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection - contrary to hpd i-card: public cellar passageway providing 2nd egress from exposure 3 fire escape & rear apts: observed with fire

    Dec 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code); 27-266; bc 1021.1 (2014 code). noted: at time of inspection - apts 1,

    Dec 23, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit.basement basement service equipment for apt#5 100amp service,switch,service entrance conductor sub feeder.not on file.please note;x00090224 docs not covered the above electrical

    Nov 8, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitale electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.the entire basement.open defective wiring one in use,spliced boxes on not covered panel is not covered re

    Nov 8, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems;basement service ground conductorno water main ground provided for 200 amp existing service,and for the new 100 amp service for apt#5.please note:the ground conductor is not

    Nov 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50,50a,36. 50-coil plate corroded and leaking on right side of boiler; 50a-need to clean rating plates on relief valve; 36-as per class 254-36 burner not registere as per dob records correct all violatio

    Mar 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. chimney @ rear roofwest elevation leans inwards w/ brick work buldging. rem: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Sep 17, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 31, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 31, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 31, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 8

    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 (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,865 ft²
Lot area
2,163 ft²
Zoning
C4-4
Community board
201
Council district
17
Block / lot
2330 / 15
Assessed value
$456,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #215047, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 288 East 149 Street

Who owns 288 East 149 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Empire Sobro Partners LLC.

Does 288 East 149 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 198 housing violations at this property.

Is 288 East 149 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 288 East 149 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 288 East 149 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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