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42 West 88 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01201-0051Map

Owner of record: 2153 5th Avenue LLC

42 West 88 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2153 5th Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 276 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
276
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
239

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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
4
About 40% of the building's 10 apartments

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 · 276

  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges on door to basement to make it self closing at basement, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door , 1st story

    Feb 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to the building , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of two bicycles at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 19, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 13762824 issued 12-aug-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle at entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster at stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the celiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire-proof self-closing door in the entrance located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose glass pane to west window frame at upper sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at scuttle closet at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 27

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2017

    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

    Jun 1, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 17, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 25, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 18, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 2, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 8, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p4613

    Feb 11, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (18)cover's

    Aug 6, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (74)make proper repair to prevent car always getting stuck

    Jan 8, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    97x17)restore to service for proper inspection by dob.

    Oct 4, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    37d10,40b07,70b07. 37d-ladder unsecured leading to roof/overhead; 40b-comply with section 8.1 (machine room); 70-faceplate covering dropkey to open door leading to pit area.

    Mar 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16e10,01l11,08j01,34h10. 16- lobby hatch door (rubbing) 01- stop switch. 08- (fleet street). 34- noise when going up & dn.

    Nov 14, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34955157l issued on 5.23.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.

    Jul 10, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner: noted at the 3rd flr apt 3r in the living room an approx 13'x12' section ceiling dry wall & homisote acoustical barrier collapsed to living room flr w/wood

    May 23, 2012 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    37d6,54u16,74m7,53b7,36t7,57o2,35o2,73n11,18m7,18b11,22d6,33m7,33t7,33d6,33k11,33b7. *37d6=cont. relay hanging. *54u16=city i.d. # tag. *74m7=toe guard. *73n11=car skips floors when top or bottom most call is

    Aug 15, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    53x7,33l7,5b11,74b7,14m7,40v16,28f11,62e9. -53 provide reg. light in motor room, -33 provide handle for overhead roof door, -5 repair gate closer, -74 repair retiring cam to drop with gate open, -14 return

    Feb 18, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,33a,28l,73o,53b,08v,18m 73# perform 5 year test, properly tag deveand file elv3 from 33# over head door sealed shot 18 covers.

    Jul 9, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 16, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 12, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 12, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 5F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1889
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
5,782 ft²
Lot area
2,013 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1201 / 51
Assessed value
$1,753,650
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #133494, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 42 West 88 Street

Who owns 42 West 88 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2153 5th Avenue LLC.

Does 42 West 88 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 276 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 West 88 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 42 West 88 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 West 88 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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