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188 Avenue B

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00405-0033Map

Owner of record: 186-188 Ave B LLC

188 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 186-188 Ave B LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on September 19, 2021.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 19, 2021

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

  • A

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

    Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at entrance door to building front , 1st story

    Sep 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at east at building front

    Aug 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    May 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardent material at boiler room

    Sep 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding from window at 4th sty front balcony.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap sump pump boiler room cellar.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 12, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    A/c units on the second and third floor are obstructing exit passageway to the fire escape, remove obstruction; remove obstruction

    Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to c of o. illegal occupancy noted:c.o.#87337 indicates 1st fl to be occupied by 10 persons. at time of inspection there were approx 25 person at 1st fl level.remedy:amend c.o. or discontinue

    Dec 2, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 2

    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 (C4)
Year built
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
4
Building area
4,280 ft²
Lot area
1,810 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
405 / 33
Assessed value
$2,144,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118990, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 188 Avenue B

Who owns 188 Avenue B?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 186-188 Ave B LLC.

Does 188 Avenue B have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 188 Avenue B rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 188 Avenue B built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 Avenue B?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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