188 Bowery
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00478-0022Map
Owner of record: Two Spring Associates
188 Bowery is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Two Spring Associates. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 16
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 22, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 22, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 3, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. on 8/18/16 at approx 1:30pm i observed the venting on the heater in cellar being held in place w/an extension cord. which isnt code compliant. also in apt 3e
Aug 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. on 8-18-16 @ approx 1:30pm i observed in the cellar newly installed gas piping & fittings w/o no permit on file. on 2nd & 3rd fl observed new water lines for an electric hwh. remedy: obtain
Aug 18, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested on 8-18-16 @ approx 1:30pm i observed new gas piping & fitting w/o no inspections or test on 2nd & 3rd floor observed electric hwh w/new water lines done
Aug 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. @around 2pm arrived @location and found spinkler and standpipe system was completely cut and capped in cellar. entire bldg had no fire susppression system.no temporary system was set up eithe
Jul 25, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved constr doc.and/or approved amendments found that address above has cut and removed gas piping on 1st flr commercial space which is under constr.permit #121707607 is only for pl
Jul 25, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct condition in #34700991-n erecting partiions along w/plumbing, eletrical work.remedy:comply w/codes
Feb 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent has failed to correct the conditions in #34700971n. erecting partitions along w/electrical & plumbing. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 8, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to obtain permits for erecting full heights & plumbing & electrical work as per 34700971n. remedy: obtain dob permits.
Apr 7, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at southwest corner of roof: inside enclosure/penthouse: erecting full height partitions: plumbing work: new electrical wiring work is approx. 50% complete. remedy: stop all work at
Sep 9, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order. noted:stop work order issued for appl. 104418239 exp. 7-15-06 on 051806c02vp03 for non conformance of work-work in progress throughout w/o stop work reissued.
Jun 14, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non conforming work noted:1)at cellar level erected new partitions to create 3 rooms,install colly column at northwest corner,erected new foundation wall (concrete)@ n/e
May 18, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupany or bldg dept records noted: roof shows evidence of being used as a recreational area. evidence consisting of seating arrangement, and used also
Jul 18, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.notd:5th flr metal cornice rusted and full of holes at north and east elevations. displaced loose and separating brickwork at north elevation and n/e crnr paraphet wall
Mar 14, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit noted: on the 4th floor west side demolition has been done with approx 10 yd of debris being removed new sheetrock installed to complete ceilings new metal study sheetrock partitions at bathroom
Jun 20, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #1p0008238 issued 11/20/01 at cellar frour legal use: accessary work space and storage. to illegal use of: main facturing of furniture entire c
Apr 24, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a commercial district noted at cellar of said premises has manufacturing of furniture at a c6-2 district which is contrary tocorins rules and regulation remedy discontinue illegsl use
Apr 24, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: penthouse roof level under c of o #1p0008238 which indicate penthouse to be used for accessory storage but in fact penthouse in question after observatio
Jan 2, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy number 1p0008238 11/20/01. converted on the level of penthouse accessory storage to 1 bedroom apt. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend cofo.
Dec 18, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in commercial district noted: at cellar level of said premises has manufacturing of furniture at a c6-2 district which is contrary to zoning rules and regulations. remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Nov 19, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in commercial district noted: at cellar level manufactering furniture in a c6-1 district contrary to zoning rules and regulations remedy:discontinue illegal use
May 23, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building depart. records alt 1312-82 noted:-alt #1312-82 shows leg 6 cellar as mechanical equipment & acessory work space & storage. now occupied as manufactor
Jul 14, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: construction in progress at 1fl at elevator shaft which is discontinued & removed & made into a rooms. permit #1p0008238-01 alt#1312-
Apr 29, 1998 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a commercial district (c6-1) noted: manufacturing d-1 and printing of cards stationary paper products with printing approx (9) machines in rear of 1st floor corner commercial space d.b.a "bower
Sep 19, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit, work noted: installation of mezzanine level at 1st floor north/east corner of building. location:188 bowery. remedy: obtain a permit for construction.
Apr 15, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a commercial district. illegal manufactunuse. manufacturing sign in a c-6 commercial district, 1st. floor. work without a permit. work noted. new mezzanine constructed at 1st. floor north/east. r
Apr 8, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted. new plywood floor through basement ceiling platform for bald at west end of basement sheet rock partitionand 8" cement block. remove suport form sidewalk vault, new high beam
Jan 13, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted; construction of mezzanine level at rear of store on ground floor. work includes sheet rock partition and block pipe columns to form platform. remedy:stop all work until all
Jan 12, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in commercial district:manufacturing signs and awnings,welding,painting. in a c6 commercial district.work without a permit:installation of mezzanine at first level center of space.remedy:obtain perm
Apr 23, 1992 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Illegal manufacturing use manufacturing signs in a c-6 commercial district 1 floor work without a permit work noted new mezzanine constructed at 1 fl north east remedy discontinue illegal manufacturing & obtain
Nov 17, 1989 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Unknown
Illegal manufacturing use manufacturing signs and awning including welding painting cutting in a cg commercial ditrict 1 fl work without a permit work noted installation of mezzanine level at 1 floor north east
Mar 22, 1989 · Penalty $650
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 16,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,530 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 478 / 22
- Assessed value
- $3,341,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141537, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 188 Bowery
Who owns 188 Bowery?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Two Spring Associates.
Does 188 Bowery have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 188 Bowery rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 188 Bowery built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 188 Bowery?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.