556 West 188 Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02158-0010Map
Owner of record: Gvs Properties IV, LLC
556 West 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Gvs Properties IV, LLC. HPD has recorded 151 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 151
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 222
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 · 151
- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt apt3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Refit window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and west wall in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to center court yard at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
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 rats at west yard
Jan 30, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Jan 30, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 2025
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the unsanitry garbage disposal at south yard
Oct 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at south yard
Oct 27, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at rear yard
Oct 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags, household items and construction debry at rear yard
Oct 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wire mesh screen at skylight, roof
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at fire door leading to east court at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top heat riser in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top and bottom heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Found to have dirty glass gauge, exposed wiring, gas pilot line in mid air and needs to be hard piped,,boiler room clutter with combustibles and debris.
Aug 24, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect (s) noted: at roof, west chimney bricks are loose and missing with spalling mortar joints. remedy: repair and/or replace
Nov 28, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt APT3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 6B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 24,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,741 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2158 / 10
- Assessed value
- $744,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131442, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 556 West 188 Street
Who owns 556 West 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gvs Properties IV, LLC.
Does 556 West 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 151 housing violations at this property.
Is 556 West 188 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 556 West 188 Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 556 West 188 Street?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.