198 Prince Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00504-0021Map
Owner of record: 198 Prince St. LLC
198 Prince Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1832 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 198 Prince St. LLC. HPD has recorded 231 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 231
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 143
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 231
- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door and frame at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Nov 19, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 19, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 19, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .., in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door saddle in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - IInformation / order
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 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at building facade south, over 1st window from east, 2nd story and 2nd window from east, 3rd story
Jul 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jul 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardane material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceilings and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lite at vestibule door ( no cut hazard) , 1st story
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 9, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the stoop at building front entrance.
Jul 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at entrance door , 1st story
Jul 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead at south at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
May 17, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at all walls at public hall, 4th story
May 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
May 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 19, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed entire front facade deteriorated with paint peeling off. brick spalling on front entry stoop wall and wood stair steps to basement are disrepair conditions with cracks & damaged.
Oct 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39013058z issued on 11-19-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work against stop wor
Sep 18, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39013058z issued on 11/19/19 and to file a certificate pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissioner's order a
Mar 16, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation # 390130582 issued on 11/19/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01. no copy/c on file. r
Jan 11, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work against a stop work order. noted: stop work order was issued on 11/23/2018 and is still in effect. no workers on site at time of inspection. observed shoring on 4th floor was removed and sheetrock was inst
Nov 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complying manner; noted, at the time of inspection observed in apt. # 4 the ceiling is has many defected areas and fire proofing gutted., repair and/or replace
Jun 5, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 39001362p issues on 02/14/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no c/op/c on file. rem
Apr 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Tempered with, removed, or defaced a written posted stop work order. noted: a defaced posted stop work order on front door., comply with code
Feb 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: on 4th floor in hallway shoring installed to support existing bulkhead and roof., obtain permits.
Nov 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: demolition of bulkhead walls and replacement of wood 2 by4 studs and plywood sheeting to the existing bulkhead. 85% of work complete., obtain permits.
Nov 23, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain. noted: on 4th fl. entire ceiling in severe disrepair with sagging supporting wood beams, fallen off plaster and wood lath and plaster in danger of displacement to the floor. also excessive
Nov 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas piping installed in prohibited location. lmp installed new gas piping in public corridor which is not code-compliant and prohibited. full stop work order was issued to stop all gas work for entire building.
Dec 1, 2017 · Penalty $150
Active - Class - 1
Filed a certificate, form, application etc., containing a material false statement(s). lmp installed new gas piping in public corridor which is prohibited and has also filed an laa #122592088 which clearly stat
Dec 1, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt PBLCH
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt PBLCH
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Signage missing
May 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1832
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,540 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 504 / 21
- Assessed value
- $1,514,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Sullivan-Thompson Historic District
HPD registration #133421, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.
Questions about 198 Prince Street
Who owns 198 Prince Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 198 Prince St. LLC.
Does 198 Prince Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 231 housing violations at this property.
Is 198 Prince Street 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 198 Prince Street built?
City records list 1832 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 198 Prince Street?
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.