534 West 187 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02156-0072Map
Owner of record: The J. R. Greenfeld Family Trust
534 West 187 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The J. R. Greenfeld Family Trust. HPD has recorded 408 housing violations here, most recently on August 17, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 408
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 374
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 408
- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at b-room 8, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchenette located at b-room 8, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at b-room 8, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at b-room 8, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the kitchenette located at b-room 8, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 8, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq.ft at north wall and west wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchenette located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st entrance from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
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 b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor cracked and sagging in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st entrance from north located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window at south in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in bathroom at 1st community bathroom from east, 1st story
Feb 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18661564 issued 22-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2025
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit door at building front entrance , 1st story
Jun 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items by scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at community bathroom, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin at community bathroom, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2022
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
Apr 15, 2022
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the 1st entrance from north at west located at b-room 4, 4th story, 1st b-room from south at west
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement
Jun 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... east wall at community bathroom, 1st story
Jun 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at community bathroom, 1st story
Jun 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at community bathroom, 1st story
Jun 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door frame at entrance located at b-room 7, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 5, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. commercial business "sastreria tailoring and alterations" in operation on 1st floor, room #9 contrary to c/o #
Apr 23, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipmen devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.flexible cord used as permanent wiring for ceiling electrical fixture wiring above door entrance also fix
Oct 11, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures cable armor.electrical raceway above door entrance not continuous.rem:provide effective electrical continuity(obtain permit)
Oct 11, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. i observed in cellar boiler room a newly installed gas shut off valve for boiler with new sealent and no permits on file. utility came and locked meter off for safety.photos taken. rmdy: obtain
Aug 23, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Gas being suppied to bldg w/o inspection and certification by dob i observed in celalr boiler room newly installed gas shut off valve for boiler with new sealent and main valve opened supplying gas to bldg w/o
Aug 23, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. i observed new ly installed gas shut off valve in cellar boiler room with new sealentand no permits on tile therefore no proper testing was performed on
Aug 23, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit/construction noted:at the time of inspection observed construction work being performed. newly erected partitions, bulk heads at cellar level. no filings on record for scope of work being
Aug 23, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.new branch wiring boxes,switches,outlets fixtures and new water around.new electrical work done throughout entire basement.app #034722 does not cover new electrical work.also th
Aug 23, 2017 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical system in the basement there is no water ground(electrode wire)from the man service switch to the house water main.rem:provide grounding.
Jun 28, 2017 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable eletrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances,or wiring in use.throughout the entire basement there is exposed wires hanging boxes,ungrounded and non continuous cable i
Jun 28, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected creating use of rooms for living at storage room located @ north 4 room @ cellar. inadequate natural light & ventilation (no wind
Jan 17, 2017
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. time of inspection 9:45am. location: basement to apt 9 first floor. at time of inspection i observed gas bypass from hot water heater into apartment #9-new gas line. no permit on dob records
Feb 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. time of inspection i observed union-prohibited material on gas line from illegal bypass rom meter heater to stove on first floor apt #9 location of union, and
Feb 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building w/o inspection and certification by dobtime of inspection 9:45am at time of inspection i observed new gas line from hot water heater in cellar to apt#9 in 1st flr. no permit for
Feb 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:illegally erected 2"x4" wood partition and sub divided basement into five bedrooms,living room and bathroom without approval from building department.remedy:stop all work immedi
Sep 5, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 9
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt NA
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 2,164 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,413 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2156 / 72
- Assessed value
- $145,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124288, last renewed May 29, 2026.
Questions about 534 West 187 Street
Who owns 534 West 187 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The J. R. Greenfeld Family Trust.
Does 534 West 187 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 408 housing violations at this property.
Is 534 West 187 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 534 West 187 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 534 West 187 Street?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.