552 West 188 Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02158-0012Map
Owner of record: Gvs Properties IV, LLC
552 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 171 housing violations here, most recently on November 1, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 171
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 212
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 · 171
- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage storage/collection area at rear yard
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materail ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in an extended down postion fire escape at east yard
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 55
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 55
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes garbage bags at the 1st story front stack at fire escape, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a broken full length mirror at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes namely flower pots at balcony( south stack) , 5th story
May 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts to fire-escape stack at north
May 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and all balconies at fire escape at building front (building north)
Apr 23, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and south and west walls (approx. 20 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit apt door in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the foyer , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ( approx 5 sq ft ) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash south window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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. at public hall, 4th story
Sep 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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; located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact. at public hall, 5th story
Nov 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Sep 2, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- 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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 54
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 31
Close - General
Cabinet
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 27, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt APT53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 65
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 55
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2017 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 65
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 35
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 65
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 65
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 65
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 65
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 / 12
- Assessed value
- $903,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131542, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 552 West 188 Street
Who owns 552 West 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gvs Properties IV, LLC.
Does 552 West 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 171 housing violations at this property.
Is 552 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 552 West 188 Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 552 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.