136 West 28 Street
This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.
This building has 668 recorded HPD violations, above the Chelsea average of 10.0.
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How 136 West 28 Street's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1008 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 have a higher predicted risk.
violations
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(10+)
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What's in the 136 West 28 Street report
| Total units | 22 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 5 |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Gross area | 16,111 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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Linden, NJ 07036
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136 West 28 Street event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... At Closet Ceiling In The 4Th Room From North Located At Apt 17E, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North Original Violation 17882395 Issued 06-May-25 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 05/15/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Approx 5 Sq Feet At Closet Ceiling In The 4Th Room From North Located At Apt 17E, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North Original Violation 17904607 Issued 15-May-25 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 06/12/2025 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... At Ceiling Less Than 10 Sq. Feet In The Bathroom Located At Apt 19E, 4Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North Original Violation 18024968 Issued 12-Jun-25 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
| 04/29/2026 | A | Original | (A) § Hmc: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. | Nov Sent Out |
| 11/18/2025 | C | Original | § 27-2029 Adm Code Provide An Adequate Supply Of Heat For The Apartment In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 15E, 2Nd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Violation Closed |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 9W |
| 03/13/2026 | Plumbing – Toilet | Emergency | Open | 21E |
| 03/11/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Open | 15E |
| 03/11/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | Non Emergency | Open | 15E |
| 02/09/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 17E |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 03/13/2026 | Plumbing | Toilet | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 03/13/2026 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 03/12/2026 | Rodent | Rat Sighting | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 03/12/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 | 1698758 | Closed | 45 | 08/11/2025 |
| 05/22/2025 | 1696097 | Closed | 30 | 05/24/2025 |
| 03/28/2025 | 1692021 | Closed | 7F | 04/01/2025 |
| 03/19/2025 | 1691313 | Closed | 7F | 03/20/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 1690595 | Closed | 7F | 03/12/2025 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Lblvio-Low Pressure Boiler Boiler Required | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 External Low Pressure Inspection | 03/13/2025 |
| 01/25/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | C-Construction Other Optional | At Time Of Inspection Observed Approx. 2'-0" X 3'-0" Section Of Decorative Arch Window Bricks Dislodged, Popped Out, Loose And Potential Falling Condition Onto Pedestrians Sidewalk At Expo # 01 Front Facade From 5Th Floor Level. Also Observed Mortar Missing On Terra-Cotta Facade Stones. | 05/08/2025 |
| 01/25/2023 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Imegncy-Immediate Emergency Anythingoptional | Erect Approximately 50 Linear Feet Of Sidewalk Shed On The Front Yard At Exposure #1 To Safeguard The Public And The Property | 03/28/2023 |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | 39156637L | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection Observed Construction Work Was Performed In Apartment 17E Bathroom. No Approval Or Permits Were Found In Bis/Dob Now. Bathroom Ceiling Was Removed , Exposed Interior Joist And Piping. Work | $0 |
| 08/11/2025 | 39156636J | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection, Failure To Provide Tenant Protection Plan For Work Inside An Occupied Apartment (17E) In A Occupied Multiple Dwelling., File A Tpp; Obtain Tenant Protection Plan | $0 |
| 08/11/2025 | 39156638N | Resolve | At Time Of Inspection, Observed New Plumbing Pipes In Apartment 17E Bathroom Has Been Replaced Due To Leakage From Bathroom Tub In Above Apartment (19E). No Approval Or Permits Were Found In Bis/Dob Now For Alt | $0 |
| 02/24/2025 | 39139409P | Resolve | Atoi Observed Altered Layout New Floor To Ceiling Full Height Partition Walls, Interior Perimeter Walls & Ceiling Framing Installation In Progress At Basement. Framed Soffits With New Elec Wiring & Mech/Hvac En | $1,250 |
| 02/24/2025 | 39139410M | Resolve | Atoi Observed Unpermitted/Undocumented Alteration Of Existing Elec & Installation Of New Bx Wiring/Elec Panel/Wall & Ceiling Receptacle Boxes Installed & In Progress Throughout Property'S Basement & 1St Flr Com | $800 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2007 | $0 | C4 | Chelsea |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 04/06/2026 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity And Other Reason |
| 08/05/2022 | Initial | Passed |
| 01/26/2021 | Initial | Passed |
| 01/07/2020 | Compliance | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | Initial Permit | Plumbing | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | An Existing Commercial Store On Partial Of Cellar And 1St Floor With Plumbing Work In Conjunction With Alt2 Job # M01190417-I1 To Resolve Dob Violations #39139408N & 39139409P. No Change In Use, Means Of Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 06/05/2025 |
| 06/02/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | An Existing Mixed Use Building With Interior Renovation At A Commercial Store On Partial Of Cellar And 1St Floor. No Change In Use, Means Of Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 06/02/2025 |
| 06/02/2025 | Initial Permit | Mechanical Systems | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 001 through 001 | An Existing Commercial Store On Partial Of Cellar & 1St Floor With Mechanical Work In Conjunction With Alt2 Job # M01190417-I1. No Change In Use, Means Of Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 06/02/2025 |
| 08/14/2023 | Renewal Permit With Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Open Space | Installation Of A Temporarily Heavy-Duty Sidewalk Per Plan Submitted. Work Shall Comply With 2022 Building Codes Chapter 33. No Change In Use, Egress And/Or Occupancy With This Application. | Signed-Off | 08/14/2023 |
| 07/08/2023 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Facade | Facade Repair Which Includes Brick Replacement Or Brick Repair & Also Includes Repairing Missing Mortar At Terra Cotta Facade Stones As Per Plans. Sws Filed Under Separate Application. No Change In Use, Occupancy Or Egress Under This Application. | Signed-Off | 07/08/2023 |
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