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527 East 88 Street

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01585-0016Map

Owner of record: 527 E 88 Realty LLC

527 East 88 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 527 E 88 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 104 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
104
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
313

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 27, 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
7
About 35% of the building's 20 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 · 104

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door.

    Nov 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to roof

    Nov 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to building

    May 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at 1st story at public hall

    Apr 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stopper on door to cellar

    Apr 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to cellar

    Apr 23, 2023

    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

    Apr 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130f (140f) at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ; at boiler room

    Jul 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2020 · Apt 5C

    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

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jul 8, 2019

    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

    Apr 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at wall or celing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Dec 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective top window glass at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in excess of 130 f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north wall with fire retarding materials at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2006 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2004 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder locks rear door to yard in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2004 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door at roof.

    Jan 20, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint bathtub 2 sty rear west apt 2c bathroom greene 772 9678 er1 , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective trip lever of bathtub drain 2 sty rear west apt 2c bathroom , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty rear west apt 2c , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock & assembly door 2 sty apt 2c entrance rear west , section '' ''

    Jun 24, 1996 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed at exposure one no valid permit was obtained prior the installation of the sidewalk shed in contrary with article 105-permits, failed to obtain permits. 28-105.1 general. it shall be unlawful to c

    Jan 10, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Evidence of excessive soot on and around federal oil fired boiler correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction

    Jan 20, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Boiler drain at hartford loop leaking-smell of burnt fuel in boiler room-one guard missing from water level gage glass assembly-low water cutoff electrical cover missing.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35581920z issued12/17/21&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner comply w/commissioner's order

    Feb 22, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found exposed wires, openings on ceiling and walls, safety relief valve defective, manufacture label no legible, discharge pipe not properly supported, anti siphon valve and shut off valve missing on oil supply

    Dec 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.at time of inspection observed at rear of the building created floor combustible deck which attached to adjoining property and obstructing staircase from cellar level to backyard.remedy:ob

    Dec 17, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection found at cellar level boiler room ceiling unprotected/not fire rated,exposed to wooden joist.boiler room door frame has holes.at cella

    Dec 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,24b.50a-remove 2" union from fill line.50b-water lines unsupported.50c-leak on hot water line.50d-holes in boiler room ceiling & walls.50e-mixing valve unsupported(resting on brick).50f-no

    Oct 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b,22c,48a,3a,40,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l.50a-no cleanout at chimney breach.50b-rear inspection door scorched.50c-insufficient fresh air.50d-coil gasket rotted & leaking.50e-no 530c valve.50f-recirculating li

    Sep 18, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/.50a-missing anti-syphon valve on oil line at tank.50b-missing shut oof valve on oil line at tank.50c-compression fitting on oil lines.50d-water pipes not supported.50e-steam

    Mar 14, 2007

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    B4b,4a,16,37,48a,50a,50b.50a-repair holes in boiler room ceiling over boiler.50b-boiler smoke pipe installed incorrectly.

    Jan 6, 2007 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 5C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
8,805 ft²
Lot area
2,508 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1585 / 16
Assessed value
$1,375,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134201, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 527 East 88 Street

Who owns 527 East 88 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 527 E 88 Realty LLC.

Does 527 East 88 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 104 housing violations at this property.

Is 527 East 88 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 35% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 527 East 88 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 527 East 88 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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