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125 West 88 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01219-0020Map

Owner of record: Polaris Properties LLC

125 West 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Polaris Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 24 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
2

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

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 · 28

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2017

    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 26, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4th sty public hall.

    Sep 22, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 25, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 1 sty pub hall at front.

    Aug 25, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Aug 25, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice 3 sty at front.

    Aug 25, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bottom cement tread street to 1 sty vestibule.

    Aug 25, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of household furniture cellar throughout.

    Aug 25, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partition erected sub dividing cellar into 3 rooms.

    Aug 25, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 25, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor

    Aug 25, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle of door street to 1st sty public hall vestibule.

    Jul 25, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 3, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to obtain permits for removing partitions on 1st & 2nd fl as per 34700544r. remedy: obtain work permits.

    Apr 6, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy noted at 1st & 2nd fl duplex apt w/ 2brs family rm & bath on 1st fl connected to 2nd fl by convience stair w/ lr ktcn & btrm & 3rd bdrm contrary to c

    Sep 3, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted at 1fl & 2fl entire having removed partitions & erected partitions to create new rooms & change layout in addition installer wood convience staircase to make 1 duplex out of

    Sep 3, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Seal breeching to chimney properly (32)

    Aug 9, 1990 · Penalty $170

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1898
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
4,150 ft²
Lot area
1,913 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1219 / 20
Assessed value
$1,437,300
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #113510, last renewed Jun 20, 2018.

Questions about 125 West 88 Street

Who owns 125 West 88 Street?

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

Does 125 West 88 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 125 West 88 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 125 West 88 Street built?

City records list 1898 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 125 West 88 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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