119 West 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01219-0022Map
Owner of record: 119 West 88 St Realty, LLC
119 West 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 119 West 88 St Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 18 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- 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
§ 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 consisting of pierced floor with stairs erected to cellar creating illegal duplex located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at wash basin, shower stall and water closet installed at cellar story of illegal duplex (apt a, 1st story, west-1)
Sep 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15964374 issued 07-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall at closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and north wall at closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story
May 24, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover hatch unopenable at roof at public hall, 4th story
May 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
May 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , paper sign present, sign must be hard plastic or metal at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
May 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
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 missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , paper sign present, sign must be hard plastic or metal at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at the door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective 1 sty front west apt a.
Jun 10, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall 1st sty front duplex apt a at bathroom tub basement level.
May 20, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance to 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''
Oct 20, 1985 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - 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 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. discontinue use of rooms for living. disconnect plumbing fixtures and property. seal pipe connections at wash basin, shower stal
Sep 17, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy, department of buildings records indicate alt1 type permit #100055173 issued on 09/28/1990 expired 09/28/1991., obtain
Jan 8, 2020
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1898
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,579 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,013 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1219 / 22
- Assessed value
- $1,931,850
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #114432, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 119 West 88 Street
Who owns 119 West 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 119 West 88 St Realty, LLC.
Does 119 West 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 119 West 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 119 West 88 Street built?
City records list 1898 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 119 West 88 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.