88 University Place

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00569-0024Map

88 University Place is an office building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10003. The owner of record is 88u Owner LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 55
ECB violations: 27
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 55

Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 10, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 6, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Apr 29, 2020
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active

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Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Apr 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 15, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3127
Mar 13, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3128
Mar 13, 2003
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 27

Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8a and 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #901214. remedy: file acceptable report.
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
A. c. 27-929.1, failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or mor
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 1
2/x/10 camera phone in elevator is not working repair,
Apr 30, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to mainatin buildings exterior facade and/or appurtenances.-attime of inspection i observed cracked masonry between the 2nd and 3rd floor of exposure 1(east elevation).-crakce/shifted/loose masonry at t
Mar 4, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8a and 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #901214. remedy: file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers and file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in he
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at site at time of inspection. note:at time of inspection observed supported pipe scaffold being erected at exp #1 #2 #4 above adjacent properties roo
Sep 17, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg
Mar 30, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Active

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Class - 2
Ac 27-929.1, failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file sprinkler report prepared by a registerd design professional by july 1, 2019, in an office building 100 feet or
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 801214. rem: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintian exterior building east elev exp1 evidence of waterpenetraiton at cornice (roof 10f) rusting lintels. 9 fl chipped sill 8th flr, chipped header-ground floor, door closer defective south elev
Feb 14, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety-unsafe facade east elev exp #1 9fl chipped sill-8 fk chipped header 4fk cracked & broken 9fl headder decfective (north elev) north elev. exp#4 4fl ledge
Feb 14, 2018 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000002424 hasbeen inspected,tested,& disinfected,& that a maintenance plan has beendeveloped & implemented by 11/1/16. remedy: file annual certification.
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve
Class - 1
59h11,59b01,99bb05,40r09,11l10,100b01. 59h11-machine brake pad liningsworn,must replace; 59b01-machine brake not picking correctly and just to pick correctly; 99bb05-current 1year test expired,perform a file te
Jul 31, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
54b12, 68b07. 54b-car cwt rope reshackle as per code. 68b-update maintenance log.
Feb 4, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
10e01,08v01,56y02,37m07,60x10,52b12,54p16,55p16. 10e-car door gibs scraping; 08v-off level-lobby floor; 52b-reshackle as per code;37m-provide cover for grating(opening when door is open).
Nov 27, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
39o02,45m07,47b10,52b12,54p16,55p16. 52b-reshackle aspercode. 47b-drum noise.
Nov 27, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
55f10/39q03/10h11/27h11/51k11 55-repair lost motion on machine 39-install guards to cover and seperate pit from motor room 27-replace worn cab door hanger roller 51-replace rusted horst cables
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
31h11/41r09/49e10/27h11/4410 41-remove jumper wires from controller 49-draining noise inside generator repair worn cab door hanger rollers repair knoking governor
Dec 13, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49u,49u,37l,37d,50y,57o,35y, 49-reshackle hoist and cwt ropes 37-change defective resistors 37-mount resistor to controller 50- seal machine 57-clean pit 35-clean oil in motor room floor.
Jun 24, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
48u,49u,50y,40h, 48-reshackles car and cwt cables 50- property seal machine 40- replace governor tension sheive
Jun 24, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o alt 1028/87 operation of pa without a current permit remedy obtain c of o current pa permit
Sep 16, 1993 · Penalty $550
Resolve
Non-hazardous
08l; 08. eliminate bouncing of car at floor stops.
Oct 8, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y,74t,#74: five year test & file elv 3
Jan 17, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
50y,74t,74 - five year test & file elv3
Jan 17, 1991
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Mar 24, 2026	$46,000,000	Office buildings	1

Building details

Building type: Office building (O6)
Year built: 1906
Floors: 11
Residential units: —
Building area: 70,642 ft²
Lot area: 6,750 ft²
Zoning: C1-7
Community board: 102
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 569 / 24
Assessed value: $14,169,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 88 University Place

Who owns 88 University Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 88u Owner LLC.

Does 88 University Place have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 88 University Place 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 University Place built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

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