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550 West 188 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02158-0014Map

Owner of record: Frank Family Management Corp.

550 West 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Frank Family Management Corp.. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on August 29, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
147
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
136

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 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
15
About 100% of the building's 13 apartments

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 · 147

  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at south wall in the room located at b-room 12, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all walls and ceiling located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock installed at building entrance door

    Aug 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective eletrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at private hallway located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Aug 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at private hallway located at b-room 12, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the 1st entrance from east located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at walls and ceiling located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Jul 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Jul 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Jul 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and in the walls throughout located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and in the walls in the 1st room from east located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the 1st room from north located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrace door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord providing electricity from community bathroom to b-room #8 in the 1st room from north located at b-room 8, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant allall walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Dec 20, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide an unobstructed exit passageway. at the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stories, plywood restricts access to dwelling units and rooms, including all 3 units at the 1st story, two rooms at the 2nd story, an

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the 4th story, demolition work was observed, including removal of walls separating bathrooms from rooms and removal of walls between single-occupancy rooms. no records were on file aut

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the 4th story, electrical work was observed, including bx cabling installed throughout multiple rooms, new electrical outlets, and fixtures for new lighting. no permit was on file auth

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. gained access to building noted demolition and construction activity on entire 4th floor of building, full height partitions have been removed and new walls erected. no construction permi

    Jul 6, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 28357 illegal occupancy noted cellar ordinary use boiler storage non converted to a class a apt with a kitchen with gs stove 3 piece bathr

    Feb 5, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted:erected a two story concrete block extension approx 20'-0" wide and 24'-0" high to create additional rooms without a permit. location: rear of building. remedy: stop all work

    Jul 31, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #28357 of nov.27 1941.occupancy noted:cellar from legal occupancy boiler room & storage to illegal occupancy apt with kitchen (2)first fl legal

    Jul 31, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: a wooded structure (pigwon coop) erected at roof size approximately 8'x4'x4 made of 1/2 plywood. remedyremove illegal wood structure or obtain permits and approvals if feasi

    Jun 1, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 12

    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 (C5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
13
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,581 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2158 / 14
Assessed value
$221,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124633, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 550 West 188 Street

Who owns 550 West 188 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frank Family Management Corp..

Does 550 West 188 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 West 188 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 550 West 188 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 550 West 188 Street?

It has 13 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.