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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 1, 2024

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
27
About 90% of the building's 30 apartments
Up from 26 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 · 171

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materail ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of a broken full length mirror at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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; located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact. at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.