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161 East 88 Street

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01517-0027Map

Owner of record: 161 E 88 Owners

161 East 88 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1937 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 161 E 88 Owners. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 5% of the building's 42 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 · 12

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing eye & hook at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 15, 2022

    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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 1, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Unsafe local law report file

    Mar 16, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Unsafe local law report file

    Mar 16, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 4, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 19, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p20075

    Dec 10, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 805640. remedy: submit required technical report.

    Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg south elevation(front entrance)shows large flower pot on fire escape landing block of wood under a/c unit.west elevation shows flower pots of fire escape landing

    Aug 27, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y14,74o02. 50- change packing gland and seal machine. 74- clean top of car

    Dec 4, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u,52r,35#,51y,57o,03t, 52-r-10 provide double nuts on brake spring. 35-#-# number equipment in machine room with n.y.c. # 03-t-07 provide capacity plate in cab

    Apr 13, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 5E

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Oct 10, 2025$382,500Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1937
Floors
6
Residential units
42
Building area
36,432 ft²
Lot area
8,053 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1517 / 27
Assessed value
$3,202,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101237, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 161 East 88 Street

Who owns 161 East 88 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 E 88 Owners.

Does 161 East 88 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 East 88 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 161 East 88 Street built?

City records list 1937 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 East 88 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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