The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 80% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 3.3. In ZIP 10003, 67% of residential buildings hold an A and
4% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
27 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 16 class B, 10 class A. Oldest open since 1975-07-11.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
10 service requests in the last three years. Most common: General Construction/Plumbing (4) · Air Quality (1) · Hazardous Materials (1) · Noise (1) · Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) (1) · Indoor Air Quality (1).
Filed construction activity
$163,700 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (6 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1900)
Yes
Six or more residential units (9)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
227-229 EAST 14TH STREET HDFC
Head officer
LAWRENCE MCGARVEY
Managing agent
227-229 EAST 14TH STREET HDFC
Last registered
2025-12-02
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,652,000
$1,193,400
2026
$2,947,000
$1,326,150
2027
$3,125,000
$1,406,250
The city's market estimate has risen
18% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
For property tax, the Department of Finance values this co-op
as if it were a rental building. Its 2021 estimate: gross income $483,606 a year
($40.52 per sq ft), operating expenses $161,481
($13.53 per sq ft), net operating income $322,126. These are the
city's estimates from comparable rentals, not the building's actual budget, rents or maintenance
charges.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
10 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $10,000 on
1993-02-03 (lender: Consumer-Farmer Etal), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2024-09-20
RPTT&RET $715,000 — from GONZALEZ, NOEMI to KISHIDA, HARUNA
$715,000
2024-09-05
Sold for $715,000
$715,000
$79,444
2023-06-08
RPTT&RET $655,000 — from GALBAN, ANGEL; GALBAN, SYLVIA to CHEN, ELLEN
$655,000
2023-06-01
Sold for $655,000
$655,000
$72,778
2022-07-22
RPTT&RET $700,000 — from MA, JIAN to ENG, ANDREW
$700,000
2022-07-19
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
$77,778
2019-03-28
RPTT&RET $300,000 — from GARCIA, HECTOR to MATITYAHU, SAMARA
$300,000
2019-03-15
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
$33,333
2018-09-04
RPTT&RET $481,500 — from MEGALE, CHRISTOPHER; WAGNER, CURT to HODGES, ANDREW
$481,500
2018-08-20
Sold for $481,500
$481,500
$53,500
2018-04-06
RPTT&RET $800,000 — from VAKNINE, ELI to MATITYAHU, ARIEL
$800,000
2018-03-22
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
$88,889
1993-02-03
Mortgage $10,000 — from 227-229 EAST 14TH HDFC to CONSUMER-FARMER ETAL
$10,000
1989-07-13
Mortgage $140,282 — from 227-229 EAST 14 ETAL to CITY OF NEW YORK HPD
$140,282
Ten-year activity
50250
30
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
24
3
3
30
2018
0
0
2
5
4
11
2019
0
0
0
3
2
5
2020
0
1
5
2
1
9
2021
0
1
7
0
1
9
2022
0
0
4
2
2
8
2023
0
1
4
2
2
9
2024
7
1
4
2
2
16
2025
6
5
5
0
2
18
2026
2
1
4
0
2
9
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Job filed: RELOCATION & INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS APPLIANCES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION APT 3E.
2026-06-03
Job filed: RELOCATION & INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS APPLIANCES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION APT 3E.
2026-05-13
Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-04-23
311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2026-02-12
311: Indoor Air Quality — Chemical Vapors/Gases/Odors
2026-02-05
311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2026-02-03
311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2026-02-03
DOB complaint, category ?
2025-12-09
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-21
Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-11-19
Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-11-19
Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-11-19
Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-11-17
HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-11-13
FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-13
FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-13
FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-13
Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-11-10
Job filed: RELOCATION & INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS APPLIANCES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION APT 3E.
2025-11-10
Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 3E INCLUDING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS & LIGHTING FIXTURES. AS PER PL
2025-10-30
311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2025-10-30
DOB complaint, category ?
The full timeline
2026
2026-07-30Restaurant inspection: WAFFEE — grade A
2026-07-04Job filed: RELOCATION & INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS APPLIANCES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION APT 3E.$30,000
2026-06-03Job filed: RELOCATION & INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS APPLIANCES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION APT 3E.$30,000
2026-05-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-04-23311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2026-02-12311: Indoor Air Quality — Chemical Vapors/Gases/Odors
2026-02-05311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2026-02-03311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2026-02-03DOB complaint, category ?
2025
2025-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-11-19Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-11-19Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-11-19Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-11-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-11-13FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-13FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-11-13Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-11-10Job filed: RELOCATION & INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS APPLIANCES ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATION APT 3E.$30,000
2025-11-10Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 3E INCLUDING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS & LIGHTING FIXTURES. AS PER PL$68,700
2025-10-30311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2024-04-02Job filed: Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed with designated area for storage of material (not to exceed 150 PSF) per plan submitted. Work shall$2,500
2024-03-21Job filed: Facade Restoration
2024-03-18Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2024-03-15Job filed: Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed with designated area for storage of material (not to exceed 150 PSF) per plan submitted. Work shall$2,500
2022-11-02HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-07-22RPTT&RET $700,000 — from MA, JIAN to ENG, ANDREW$700,000
2022-02-15HPD class A: (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 HPD
2021
2021-12-15311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2021-12-15311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2021-12-13311: Consumer Complaint — Stoop Line
2021-12-01311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-06-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-05-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-02-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-01-16311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2021-01-16DOB complaint, category ?
2020
2020-11-10311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2020-09-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2020-08-14RPTT&RET — from MA, JIAN; MA, LI ZHU to MA, JIAN
2020-08-14311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-02Deed transfer (nominal price)
2020-07-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-28311: Street Condition — Pothole
2020-01-14311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2020-01-14DOB complaint, category ?
2019
2019-11-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-05-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-04-24Mortgage satisfied — from 227-229 EAST 14TH STREET HDFC to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2019-03-28RPTT&RET $300,000 — from GARCIA, HECTOR to MATITYAHU, SAMARA$300,000
2019-03-15Sold for $300,000$300,000
2018
2018-11-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-10-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-09-15311: Broken Parking Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2018-09-04RPTT&RET $481,500 — from MEGALE, CHRISTOPHER; WAGNER, CURT to HODGES, ANDREW$481,500
2018-08-20Sold for $481,500$481,500
2018-05-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2018-04-06RPTT&RET $800,000 — from VAKNINE, ELI to MATITYAHU, ARIEL$800,000
2018-01-03RPTT&RET — from JIAN MA, AS EXECUTOR; ESTATE OF LI SI MA to MA, LI ZHU; MA, JIAN
2017
2017-12-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-12-15Deed transfer (nominal price)
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
2017-04-26HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2017-04-26HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5t
2017-04-26HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH
2016-10-24HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-07-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-05-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2016-05-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
2016-05-17DOB complaint, category ?
2016-05-17DOB complaint, category ?
2015
2015-10-01HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2010-07-19Job filed: RENOVATE APT 4L. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.$22,000
2010-07-19Job filed: RENOVATE APT 4L. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY.$22,000
2004
2004-12-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-12-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
2004-12-17Job filed: Renovation of existing retail store & new storefront. No change in use egress or occupancy.$10,000
2002
2002-01-09Permit AL — ISSUED
2001
2001-11-28Job filed: STORE FRONT AWNING SIZE 5'-4"HIGHX 3'-0" OUTX12'-5" WIDE WORDING THE ROYAL WIGS BUSINESS AWING$1,000
2001-08-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-07-25Job filed: Renovation of storage at cellar for 14th Street Locksmiths, Inc. General construction includes installation of plumbing fixtures for toilet, non-load $1,800
2001-07-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-06-25Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 58'DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHED TO COMPLY WITN LL33/91
2001-06-25Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 58'DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHED TO COMPLY WITN LL33/91
2001-06-25DOB complaint, category ?
2001-06-24ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.DEFECT IS-APPROX 2'-0" FOOTX1'-0" FOOT SECTION OF ORNAMENTAL BROWNSTONE LOCATED BETWEE$800
2000
2000-05-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-05-01Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-04-28Job filed: repair wood floor, new asphalt tile, new gypsum board wall, new store front window.$3,000
2000-04-28Job filed: repair wood floor, new asphalt tile, new gypsum board wall, new store front window.$3,000
1999
1999-02-11Mortgage satisfied — from 227 EAST 14 STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F to CONSUMER-FARMER FOUNDATION INC.
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993-02-03Mortgage $10,000 — from 227-229 EAST 14TH HDFC to CONSUMER-FARMER ETAL$10,000
1991
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR BATHROOM CEILING 5 STY EAST APT 5A.
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRU OUT.
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.
1991-01-30HPD class A: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE LUMBER CHAIRS ETC EA
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS & WALLS 5 STY EAST APT 5E T
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW AT WEST SOUTH ROOM 4 STY NORTHEAST APT 4E. LOCATED AT APT 4E
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES CEILING NORTH ROOM 4 STY NORTHEAST APT 4E. LOCATED AT
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS & WALLS 4 STY NORTHEAST APT
1991-01-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROV
1991-01-25HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BULKHEAD WINDOWS COVERED WITH TAR PAPER STAIRS TO ROOF.
1991-01-25HPD class A: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FRONT EAST AIR SHAFT
1991-01-25HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CHAIR AND SHOPPING CART AT 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL.
1991-01-25HPD class A: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE WEST AIRSHAFT.
1991-01-25HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE GOOSENECK LADDER REAR ROOF ER1.
1991-01-25HPD class A: SECTION 62 M/D LAW REARRANGE TELEVISION AND/OR RADIO ANTENNA TO BE AT LEAST 10 FEET ABOVE ROOF AND NOT ATTACHED TO ANY FIRE ESCAPE OR SOIL O
1991-01-25HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT PLASTER CEILING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1991-01-25HPD class A: SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE
1991-01-25HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1989
1989-07-13Mortgage $140,282 — from 227-229 EAST 14 ETAL to CITY OF NEW YORK HPD$140,282
1987
1987-08-07Agreement — from 227-229 E 14 ST HSGETAL to CITY OF NEW YORKHPD
1987-08-07Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to 227-229 EAST 14 ST ETAL
1978
1978-05-25Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY to CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK
1978-05-25Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE NY to CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK
1975
1975-08-04HPD class A: SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE
1975-07-11HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE 5 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1975-07-11HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED FIRE PROOF SELF CLOSING DOOR WITH KEY OPERATED DEAD BOLT & LATCH SET PEEP HOLE & CHAIN DOOR GUARD AT ENT
1966
1966-08-03Mortgage assigned — from DALE CONTROL CORP to BREITMAN, JOSEPH J
1966-01-10Mortgage assigned — from RONGY, FANNY F EX to FISHBERG, ARTHUR M; RONY, FANNY F TR DECD; ELIASBERG, ROBERT JTR; MONAGHAN, SYLVIA H