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88 West Houston Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00525-0056Map

Owner of record: Geochris LLC

88 West Houston Street is a store building built in 1870 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Geochris LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2026. 10 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
32
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 10

  • B

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead , 4th story

    Sep 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt able to be locked at bulkhead door , 4th story

    Sep 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''494''

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 15, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 25, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 1, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 22, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Mar 8, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 2, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Feb 2, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    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 · 32

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior facade. at time of inspection, observed damaged bricks at exposure 1, 2nd and 3rd stories. additionally, loose and peeling paint was observed throughout the facade from the

    Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000171226n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in g-5 district. (chobani greek yogurt). remedy: remove illegal sign,

    Feb 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of signs erection to corner of sign fabric (chobani greek yogurt). remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Feb 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display without permit. (chobani greek yogurt). remedy: remove illegal sign

    Feb 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign (chobani greek yogurt). remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Feb 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business (chobani greek yogurt). rem: remove illegal signs/re

    Feb 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: illuminated business oval shape about 4x6'hanging on the wall above 10'high w/o permit. rmdy: obtain all required permits.

    Feb 12, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on dispaly without permit. (amazon). remedy:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in(cr-5)district.(amazon ).remedy:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-5 district(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o permit(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric. (amazon)rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign.(amazon).rememdy:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/out permit.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in (c1-5) district.(amazon)rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in (c1-5) district.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attached or erect sign.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to to have licensed sign hanger attach (ul) classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts:failure to company w/an order of the comm's.failed to correct the condition cited in nov# 34998975n.(amazon).rem:comply w/comm's order.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts:failure to comply w/an order of the comm's.failed to correct the condition cited in nov# 34998949j.(amazon).rem:comply w/comm's order.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric.(amazon) rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/out permit.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric.(amazon).rem:remove illegal sign.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business.(amazon).rem:remove illegal signs/register.

    Sep 30, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign on display w/o permit. (chobani greek yogurt) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Mar 28, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac failure to have licensed sign hanger attach ul classification markor date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric. (chobani greek yogurt) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Mar 28, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac sign prohibited in c1-5 district. (chobani greek yogurt) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Mar 28, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Oac failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign. (chobani greek yogurt) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Mar 28, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as oac failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the outdoor ad business. (chobani greek yogurt) remedy: remove illegal signs/register.

    Mar 28, 2013

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
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  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1870
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
7,348 ft²
Lot area
1,838 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
525 / 56
Assessed value
$1,640,250
Landmark / historic district
South Village Historic District

Questions about 88 West Houston Street

Who owns 88 West Houston Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Geochris LLC.

Does 88 West Houston Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 88 West Houston 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 88 West Houston Street built?

City records list 1870 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 88 West Houston Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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