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185 West Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00520-0029Map

Owner of record: Western Houston Equities INC

185 West Houston Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 62 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Western Houston Equities INC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
5
About 8% of the building's 62 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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 · 11

  • 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 29, 2026

    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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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 2, 2024

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 30, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Jul 20, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 13, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p25690

    Jul 19, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#900985.rem:submit acceptable required t

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept incicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia

    Nov 7, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of complaince with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.

    Sep 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide 3" i.d. letters for both elevator bank and stair case at each floor. remedy: provide signage as per ll-16/84.

    Sep 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08m,57o, 08-replace toe guard under car. 57-clean pit.

    Jun 2, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 12, 2012 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 14, 2008 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 14, 2008 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 25, 2026$840,000Coops - elevator apartments—
May 28, 2026$1,100,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 5, 2026$850,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1962
Floors
7
Residential units
62
Building area
47,100 ft²
Lot area
11,884 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
520 / 29
Assessed value
$6,015,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138589, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.

Questions about 185 West Houston Street

Who owns 185 West Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Western Houston Equities INC.

Does 185 West Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 West Houston Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 8% of its 62 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 185 West Houston Street built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 West Houston Street?

It has 62 residential units and 63 units in total.

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