185 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01925-0005Map
Owner of record: Glimmer Five, LLC
185 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Glimmer Five, LLC. HPD has recorded 503 housing violations here, most recently on January 16, 2025. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 503
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 1,015
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 503
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash at fire escape window in the 6th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter blance at lower window sash, south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter blance at lower window sash, at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter blance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at south in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east, and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash 1st window from east at south in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at egress window leading to fire escape in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Apr 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide a sidewalk shed with a total of appro 170' linear feet as foll ow @ expo#1 (west 119 street) install appr 130' linear feet of sidewal k shed @ expo#4 (st nicholas ave) install appr 40' linear feet of side walk shed to include protection for entrance to restaurant, sidewalk shed should be fully decked and sheeted tight to the facade of prop++
Sep 29, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Requesting engineering due to buildings cornice being in disrepair. at the time of inspection observed at the corner of exposure 1and 4 the deteriorated cornice with holes in multiple sections, debris fell from cornice to grade injuring pedestrian.
Sep 28, 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 - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection of a 5-story building, i observed sidewalk shed erected, during my inspection i noticed sidewalk shed has no building information panel. this create a hazardous situation for first res
Sep 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story mixed use building with permitted sidewalk shed in place without information panel on parapet causing hazardous conditions.provide information panel
Jul 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
No certificate of correction file as per request of commissioner for class 1 work without a permit violation #35638023n issued on 6/6/2022 for extended shed structure at side walk shed. no permits have been obt
Jun 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file fisp report with the department of buildings (28-302.1). noted: at the time of inspection observed at the corner of exposure 1and 4 the deteriorated cornice with holes in multiple sections, debr
Sep 28, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection observed at the corner of exposure 1and 4 the deteriorated cornice with holes in multiple sections, debris fell from corni
Sep 28, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:a/c unitsmissing window support bracket. at exposure 1 on 3rd and 4th fl levels,at exposure 4 on 2nd,3rd,5th fl levels a/c units are above sidewalk o
Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted:(1)at exposure 1:erected wood frame roof covering the sidewalk. roof frame is supported on 4'x4' wood posts. is also attached at building exposure 1 and at roof of road win
Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o permit.work noted:construction partition creating extra bedroom @ rear of apt 2w.remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
May 10, 2011 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted at the central stairway only on in bldg workers have demolished the stairs between the 2nd & 3rd fls in preparation to rebuild them this blocks the only int
Apr 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted at the central stairway only stairway in bldg workers have demolished the stairway b/t the 3rd and 2nd fl in preparation of rebuilding them the stairway from the 1st fl up to this lvl ha
Mar 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted at the 3rd fl west apt 3w demolition of the partitions & roof are in progress new partitions are being built new electric wiring is being installed all work done w/o permit stop all work
Mar 4, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior wall: note @ apt "3c" rear bedrm exist a crack appr 3'-0" long vertical & 2'-0" along the ceiling in need of repair. remedy: repair forthwith.
Aug 21, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/11b/16/24b/25a/32a/34b/44a/50/50a/50a/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g 50-holesin boiler room wall and ceiling wood exposed 50a-water feed not piped into steam return and back flow preventor missing 50b-syphen loop mis
May 10, 2005 · Penalty $440
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a/bq9/16/24b/36/50/50a/50b/50c/50d bq9-domestic hot water boiler installed no permit 50-boiler saftey valve not piped down 50a-boiler fluepipe not supported and incontact with steam pipe 50b-water leaking fr
May 10, 2005 · Penalty $680
Active - Non-hazardous
34a/38/40/44a/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/-(50)-boiler feed missing back flow preventer & not piped into steam return.(50a)-boiler pisscontrol missing sypher loop.(50b)-coil safety valve missing. safty valves on ho
Mar 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted modired walls by moving bedroom (at rer) wall and opening kithchen wall with drof arch also extended bathroom walls. remedy; stop all work obtain permits and contact dear of building
Jul 19, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
No riggers license operation of defective hoist equipment (danger) fiber rope) no danger signs.
Dec 21, 1996 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 11,975 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1925 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,096,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108692, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 185 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 185 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Glimmer Five, LLC.
Does 185 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 503 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 185 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.