164 East 88 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01516-0046Map
Owner of record: 88th A & R Realty,
164 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 88th A & R Realty,. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on July 30, 2024. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 127
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 95
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 · 127
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mail box at east wall, for apartment 4 fe and 4fw , 1st story
Jul 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at vestibule consisting of eye and hook installed at public hall, 1st story
Jul 4, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of potted plants at 2nd story balcony front stack
Jul 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of pieces of wood at 4th story balcony front stack
Jul 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam pipe in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of wood floor mat at 3rd story balcony front stack
Jul 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ...escutcheon plate at the heat riser ..north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2022 · Apt 3RW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of .....fastened shut lower window sash at intermediate landing, east wall... at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower north 2 window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 23, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 23, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash window at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 23, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 23, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locks and frame at main mailbox panel at east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower north 1 window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 23, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intack at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation lower shelf at the metal cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ...the heat riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet in the 2nd kitchen from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fw, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at window of lower sash at public hall stairs
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective corroded metal base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5fe, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose secure the loose wood treads 3,4,5 and six from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 5th story
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cornice at roof at the building front
Apr 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye latch capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 5th story
Apr 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wooden floor at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 4, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 4, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 4, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior bldg walls,wood cornice over 1st flr stores defective split separation over ground flr barber shop.rem:make all necessary repairs to exterior walls.
Jun 10, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used (converted to)for other than permanent residential purposes.dob records indicates that premises should be occupied as a class a mdl now apt #3rf illegally converted/used as a transient u
Feb 26, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2,17.954 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Feb 26, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Feb 26, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 & 27-366. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Feb 26, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 & 27-966. rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc903.2; 27-954 for transient use. remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. bldg dept records indicated premises should be occupied as aclass 'a' mdl, now apt #3re illegally converted/used as transient use.
Feb 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used converted for other than permanent residential purpose building dept records indicated that premises should occupied as a class "a" (mdi) now apt #3re, illegally converted as a transient
Feb 25, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a-16,32a,40,48a,34a,50,50abcdef.50-missing anti-siphon valve on oil line at tank.50a-missing shut off valve on oil line at tank.50b-missing blow down piping on relief valve.50c-missing "sicht" glass for
Jul 24, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2FW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 3RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 17, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 17, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Close - Door/window
Door
May 17, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2022 · Apt 2FW
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3RW
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 5FE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 5FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 3FW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2018 · Apt 3FE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 3FW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 3SW
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 3SW
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 11,975 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,005 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1516 / 46
- Assessed value
- $1,270,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #103695, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 164 East 88 Street
Who owns 164 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 88th A & R Realty,.
Does 164 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.
Is 164 East 88 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 164 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 164 East 88 Street?
It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.