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188 1 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00439-0004Map

Owner of record: 186-188 First Ave LLC

188 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 186-188 First Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2026. 13 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 26, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at gas meter door at cellar

    May 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to the cellar at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening at fire exit door of bulkhead leading to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    May 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story east 1 apt #1 under vacate #14612

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2sty south 1 apartment #2 under vacate # 146012

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Defect letter issued
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  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4th story north apartment #5 under vacate #14612

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story north1 apartment #3 under vacate #146012

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story south 1 apartment #4 under vacate #14612

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4 story south 1 apartment #6 under vacate #14612

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5th story east 1 apartment #7 under vacate #14612

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5th story east 2 apartment #8 under vacate #14612

    Oct 16, 2018

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings, all sty at public hall

    Oct 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose bricks at oil tank enclosure at boiler room at cellar

    Oct 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective bulkhead skylight glasses , 5th story

    Oct 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective roof decking and asphalt materials

    Oct 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg.5s+c attach mix use mult dwlg w/rear ext on int lot.bldg@rear damaged by fire on 10/3/18.rear ext part demo per dob vio #100418feu10 301ik&a2 perm 123506688-01ewot.fire damaged debris remain@1stfl&cell remedy:own ret pe/ra eval bldg&devel rpr plans.plans filed w/dept by 12/1/18.wrk beg by 12/21/18.wrk substant comp by 6/1/19

    Oct 23, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emerg wrk.5s+c attach mix use mult dwlg w/rear ext of 1stfl+cell on int lot.bldg damaged by fire on 10/13/18.1stfl rear ext overload&coll into cell of ext.walls of rear ext unbraced&risk of coll.remedy:part demo walls of ext down to safe level.shore 2ndfl joist.file plans w/2 days of commence of work.send daily rpts of work progress to feu

    Oct 4, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 26, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Apr 26, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 018262 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny & 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-pr

    Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed roof protection at exposure #2 and #4 installed contrary to approved site safety plan (ssp-130.00). follow dimensioning requirements as set in site safety plan. stop all work at roof and work on parape

    Apr 15, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At inspection, it was observed: coldform steel missing blocking, straps wobbling not as per plan cfs details page s-705.00, makeshift shoring supporting stair and structural beam at 1st floor and re-shores inst

    Jan 9, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide construction fence as required per site safet plan: at inspection, it was observed: construction fence was missing at exposure-1 contrary to code and site safety plan page 6 0f 9 drawing #ssp

    Jan 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site at time of inspection. at time of inspection of a 5 s.o.r. builing under alteration, i observed active structural work taking place upon.

    Aug 30, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 18, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2015 · 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 (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
7,525 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
439 / 4
Assessed value
$1,548,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #136644, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.

Questions about 188 1 Avenue

Who owns 188 1 Avenue?

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

Does 188 1 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 188 1 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 188 1 Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 1 Avenue?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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