228 Avenue B
228 Avenue B in East Village, Manhattan, has 15 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and 7 of 21 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (68/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 21 units · Built 1900
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 68/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 9 buildings' registrations; 1 graded D or F.
- 7 of 21 units are rent-stabilized; 17 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (15 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
15 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 3 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 40 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2001-05-21. Newest violation issued 2019-05-13. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2019. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING A DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON THE VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2016-08-23. HPD violation 11349437
- Class B: Fire escape defect. , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITION UNIT AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT FIRE ESCAPE AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2019-02-28. HPD violation 12934301
- Class B: Chimney or vent defect (hallway). FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A TELEPHONE NUMBER AT WHICH THE OWNER OR A RESPONSIBLE PERSON CAN BE REACHED AT ALL HOURS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2015-08-20. HPD violation 10825161
- Class B: Self-closing door not working (roof). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT BULKHEAD ROOF 6TH. STY., issued 2015-08-20. HPD violation 10825150
- Class B: Floor or stair defect. D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT CENTER ROOM 2 STY SOUTHEAST APT 6. LOCATED AT APT 6 (apt 6), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2407184
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, kitchen. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CERAMIC TILES AT KITCHEN FLOOR 2 STY SOUTHEAST APT 6. LOCATED AT APT 6 (apt 6), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2407185
- Class B: Fire escape defect. D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 2 STY SOUTHEAST APT 6. LOCATED AT APT 6 (apt 6), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2407187
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING CENTER 5TH STY CENTER EAST APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1 (apt 1), issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 2407162
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 4 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
7 of 21 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 7 in 2024, 17 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 228 AVE B REALTY LLC. Head officer: STEVE TENEDIOS. Managing agent: MCP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. This owner has 9 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 28, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1004070031, HPD building ID 6468. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 1 Av (L), 4 min walk
- 3 Av (L), 9 min walk
- Astor Pl (6), 13 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 15 open (1 class C, 11 class B, 3 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.