188 8 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00769-0004Map
Owner of record: 188-90 8 Ave HDFC
188 8 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 188-90 8 Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 126
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 125
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 126
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the closet ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the 7th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ........ in the bathroom located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 11, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 11, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balances in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 11, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 11, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at walk in closet at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom system from 1st story building entrance to east4 room located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at walk in closet at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at window at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at walk in closet at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at first window from south at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective north window lower sash counter balances in the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable bulkhead door innoperable push bar at bulkhead roof
Aug 26, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening latch with eye capapble of bieng pad locked installed on door elading to fire escape window in the 7th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st story public hall
Jun 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable bolt at roof door on bulkhead
Jun 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at 3rd story public hall east section
Jun 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Oct 31, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 7th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2014 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 7th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2014 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2013 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration erected partition walls with door to made one room to two in the 5th room from north located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector dfefective in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration erected east partition wall with door from floor to ceiling,from railroad apt rooms change to separate multiple rooms in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 12, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 8, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 4, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances: at exp#2 side wall. masonry parging/stucco in state of disrepair loose,bulging w/2'x2' that has dislodged from structure. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Nov 22, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit. at front of buildinig. storefront, left side installed a metal pole to hang a sign is projecting into street sidewalk 32 inches and is above sidewalk 7'-6" high. remedy: obtain permit
Jan 10, 2012 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o: noted (1) at rear yard tables & chairs arranged for outdoor seating approx 14 persons. (2)c of o for building #101543117-t has expired 5/3/04 no valid c/o on
Sep 21, 2011 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order to file certificate of correction w/dob for open ecb nov #34879612m.remedy:comply w/ comm's order & file a certificate of correction.
Jun 28, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Xork w/o a permit. work noted: at rear of restaurant on exp 3 at rear yard installed a walk-in freezer. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
May 2, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldg dept records note:occupancy @ rear yard for storage of tables, and water in freezer also metal racks.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend cofo
May 2, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. notedrespondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34879612m. at rear of restaurant overhead 10' shelving for storage has
Apr 13, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner defect noted: at time of inspection there is loose brick & missing mortar joints at base of chimney. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Feb 11, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: the following conditions: the cellar secondary means of egress passageway to the rear yard is obstructed w/kitchen equipment & shelving. note: in the even
Feb 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 & 27-345 noted the following conditions: the front cellar ceiling has exposed joist: part of the wood girder in cellar is not
Feb 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner noted the following conditions: rear yard has walk in freezer contrary to zoning resolution: rear yard has portable storage unit stacked on walk in freeze
Feb 8, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted the following conditions at rear of restaurant stair location overhead 10ft shelving for storage has been built w/o a permit this overhead condition requires a professional design w/ loa
Feb 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. noted the following conditions: sketch on the hpd i-card cellar area rear only indicates store room. existing condition is a food prep
Feb 8, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at backyard at exp #3 metal tube of chimney between 2nd & 3rd flrs rotten and having missed section (4' x 1'). remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall
Jul 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. owrk noted: at ground floor having removed fire-rating material from ceiling to expose wooden beams entire, full high partition as well. stop all work. rem: obtain permit or restore prem
Jun 22, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
No dot permit posted. noted:interior alt in progress debris container at 8th ave and there is no dot permit posted. debris container not covered filled (by)and the rim.remedy:post d.o.t permit.
Jun 8, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property during construction operation.noted: debris container at 8th ave filled beyond the rim and uncovered.remedy:stop all work protect public and property as per code and call
Jun 8, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances - hazardous locationbasement under commercial space (under restaurant ) gas piping unsecured / unsupported in dangerous condition plumbing fixtures not properly
Nov 19, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Use or installation or equipment which do not comply with rs-16 location restaurant hovana chelses basement & 1st floor union and dresser c oupling installed in gas line stationary non-residential cooking equip
Aug 4, 2004 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt 2S
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 3, 2016 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 31, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Door/window
Door
May 31, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 12,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,100 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 769 / 4
- Assessed value
- $3,689,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117175, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.
Questions about 188 8 Avenue
Who owns 188 8 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 188-90 8 Ave HDFC.
Does 188 8 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.
Is 188 8 Avenue 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 188 8 Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 188 8 Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.