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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 50% of the building's 6 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 · 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.