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188 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00453-0008Map

Owner of record: 188 2 Equities Corp

188 2 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 188 2 Equities Corp. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2024. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
90
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
66

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 31, 2024

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
3
About 15% of the building's 20 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 · 90

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1

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

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing installed hook and eye at vestibule door

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing installed hook and eye at building entrance door

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1

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

    Refit bathroom door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 1

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latching device at door leading to east court at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceviling and all walls at roof bulkhead

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at roof bulkhead

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latching device at roof bulkhead door

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balnace at lower sash at south wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure hand rail at 6th sty balcony at fire escape

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure hand rail at 5th sty balcony at bulding rear stack at fire escape

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective smoke stack at east aparpit wall

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trash at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 6th and 7th metal pans and risers from bottom up at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Oct 25, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at roof bulkhead

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at building rear at fire escape

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all components at building front stack at fire escape

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose smoke stack at south parapit wall

    Oct 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony, building front

    Apr 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock set installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock set installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 16, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 11

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock set installed at door leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock set installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and east wall (20 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 10

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Aug 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal riser 7 th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at north wall at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handle to radiator shut off valve at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Access to premises to inspect approved work under active job #123258063 has been denied by male occupant at 10:48am. stop all work under above cited application

    Jul 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 25, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documetns and/or approved amendments. at the time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in stalled at exp1 sidewalk shed was not built according to approved side

    Mar 25, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building with out inspection and certifications given by dob.i observed in commercial/resturant(den huang) new installed gas piping and equipment and gas meter in cellar on and supplying

    Dec 4, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-921(a)1pc107.3 failure to have new or alterd pumbing system tested. i observed in commercial resturant(dun huang) newly installed gas piping and gas equipment which was permitted but not proper resting were

    Dec 4, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. partial swo issued for supported scaffolds. noted: at timeof inspection supported scaffolds which are installed on the court yar

    Feb 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted at location at fisrt floor, cellar location. wood frame plastic sheet metal. enclosure constructed at rear of public ball way housing garbage with large amounts of garbage structur

    Sep 20, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st fl nw corner restaurant, ceiling mounted kitchen blower unit & ductwork installed. remedy: obtain all necessary permits & approvals.

    Nov 30, 1998 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit.work noted exhaust system install on roof without first obtaining permit. remedy:obtain permit.

    Oct 30, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit-noted: installed a kitchen hood 2nd exhaust system, discharging onto 12th street. location north side of east 12thstreet. remedy: obtain a permit 2nd approvals from this department for

    Jul 25, 1990

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is exhaust duct at roof level defective hole in duct allowing fumes to escape remedy repair & seal exhaust duct

    Apr 25, 1989 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2022 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2014 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 16, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 20

    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
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
20
Building area
19,299 ft²
Lot area
4,133 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
453 / 8
Assessed value
$3,395,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108059, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 188 2 Avenue

Who owns 188 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 188 2 Equities Corp.

Does 188 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 188 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 188 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 2 Avenue?

It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.

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