188 Avenue A
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00405-0008Map
Owner of record: Lucky Jab Realty Corp
188 Avenue A is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lucky Jab Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 3 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 186
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bins at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sinking ceramic tile flooring at public hall, 5th story
May 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5th story apt #12 under vacate order !# 133677
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood sealed window, at the party wall balcony in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing broken skylight in the bathroom located at apt 11, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing broken skylight, at bulkhead to roof.
Sep 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 16/0098 in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story
Aug 9, 2016 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable heat timer day setting at 52 degree at boiler room
Dec 26, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Jun 8, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all metal cornice above windows from 2nd story to roof parapet at north building front exterior wall
May 21, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at door in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2013 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front north at fire escape, 1st story
Apr 16, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed tub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots etc 2 sty front fire escape.
Oct 26, 1998
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
Due to fire
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fm. multiple locations of diagonal step & vertical cracking @ exp 2 (12th st)wall.@ 2fl section of wall & window sills & lintels bulging out approx 4'. remedy:owner to engage lic engin'r to eval condition & carry out repairs under permit dwgs t/be filed w/dob no ltr than 12/31/15.wrk to begin no ltr than 1/11/16 & t/be subt compl w/in 6 wks
Dec 16, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: @ time of insp, vacate sticker was removed. vacate was posted on 6/2/16 by badge# 2608 for apt 12 extensive fire & water drainage throughout apt. rem: co
Feb 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form,app,etc.,containing a material false statement(s)noted:the owner/rep made false certs on sect#26 of pw1 job app #123073486 which was filed on 05/19/17 by checkmarking"no" for both owner
Nov 27, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-5 district(heineken beer).rem:remove illegal sign.
Jun 14, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration #while engaging in the outdoor advertising business.(heineken beer).rem:remove illegal signs/register.
Jun 14, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. outside of the bar: open defective wiring are in use,open box emt used outdoor,no(gfci)provided,recepta
May 12, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. outside lighting in front bar: branch circuit wiring,receptacle outlet,lighting fixtures. not on file.(auza a tar)arabian french bistro. remedy: obtain permit.
May 12, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: at front exp#1 facade right side from top of 2nd fl window to 4th fl level bricks/facade bulging/cracked mortor missing/loose. remedy: maintain exterior
Nov 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display without a permit. (modelo). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign. (modelo). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric. (modelo). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 14, 2014
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-5 district. (modelo). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (modelo). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
May 14, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted having installed exhaust system from rear of restaurant to roof right next to fire escape removing down spout from bldg to make room for exhaust stop all work remedy: obtain
May 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec.27-428 failure to comply with exhaust location reference standard 13.2 1 4 noted at rear yard at approx 1 or less from rear yard windows hugging fire escape from 1st fl to roof exhaust less than required 10
May 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post permit for work at premises no permits posted anywhere at location at time of inspection remedy: post permits
May 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is upon installing illegal exhaust vent at rear of restaurant the down spout was removed from wall to make room for exhaust vent spout was removed from roof to grou
May 5, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work on permit plywood stage constructed at center road w/o permit c of o approval stage approx. 3' wide x 5' remedy:restore to prior hand on obtain approval and permit.
Jan 29, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 16, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 9
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 4, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 8,775 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,755 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 405 / 8
- Assessed value
- $720,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #134222, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 188 Avenue A
Who owns 188 Avenue A?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lucky Jab Realty Corp.
Does 188 Avenue A have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 188 Avenue A rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 188 Avenue A built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 188 Avenue A?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.