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552 West 185 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02157-0015Map

Owner of record: Gmc Iris LLC

552 West 185 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gmc Iris LLC. HPD has recorded 536 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
536
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
775

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 19 in 2018

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 · 536

  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    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 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    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 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 15, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 3rd sty balcony at 1st fire escape from north

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Apr 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal window gate install at east fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at top and bottom of heat riser in the 6th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 6th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at top of heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at .. at basement

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at top of heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at top of heat riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash counter balance at north/west window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing upper escucheon plate at heat riser pipe in the 4th room from east located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. missing wg to install = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 19, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 19

    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

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut-off valve handle at the radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at building front at fire escape, 5th story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Oct 22, 2025

    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

    Oct 22, 2025

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
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  • 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 · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: 1) at rearyard the fence post has uprooted and fell leaning opening. 2) at east courtyard downspout has hole & allows water to collect @ courtyard. an

    Jun 25, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254/ 15/ 34a/ 34b/ 50a/ 50b/ 50c/ 50d/ 50a- soot all over boiler & burner 50b- control on burner hanging 50c- 2" discharge pipe on relief balve must be braced 50d- remove paint cans & debris from boiler room

    Jan 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: having installed a 3 pc bathroom in cellar w/wood stud walls. (located in center of cellar by electrical meters). remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal

    Dec 4, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records in that two units have been created at the cellar level east and west front contrary to building department records. remedy: discontinue illegal

    Jun 18, 2003 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: parapet wall at ne corner is defective w/ cracks, leaning, section missing. remedy: make all necessary repairs forthwith.

    Oct 5, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar apt. created at cellar east and cellar center east. remedy: discontinue apt. for living purposes and res

    Aug 3, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2025 · Apt APT19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 19

    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
14,230 ft²
Lot area
3,997 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2157 / 15
Assessed value
$289,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105846, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.

Questions about 552 West 185 Street

Who owns 552 West 185 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gmc Iris LLC.

Does 552 West 185 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 536 housing violations at this property.

Is 552 West 185 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 552 West 185 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 552 West 185 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.