559 West 188 Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02158-0055Map
Owner of record: Pr 559 West 188 LLC
559 West 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 32 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Pr 559 West 188 LLC. HPD has recorded 343 housing violations here, most recently on July 14, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 343
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 1,351
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 · 343
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lifting vinyl tiles at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 52
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper eschuteon plate at heat riser pipe in the 2nd room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room in basement locked
Mar 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at the riser pipe in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 53
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at first stack from west at building front at fire escape, 4th story
Jan 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at west fire door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at 1st story public hall
Jul 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at bulkhead, roof
Jul 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials on north wall at bulkhead, roof
Jul 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 4th room from east located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 44
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 52
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 53
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 14
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of dumb waiter sealed up in the foyer located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 52
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wired glass pane at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Feb 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading into cellar at west yard at cellar
Jan 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 31
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 31
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 19, 2003
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Found boiler room door not self closing, glass gauge valves defective (missing handles), safety relief valves labels not legible, flue pipe corroded and in very poor condition, rear boiler door missing bolts an
Aug 24, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 54
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 52
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 40
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 53
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 53
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 22,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2158 / 55
- Assessed value
- $1,162,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105847, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 559 West 188 Street
Who owns 559 West 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pr 559 West 188 LLC.
Does 559 West 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 343 housing violations at this property.
Is 559 West 188 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 47% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 559 West 188 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 559 West 188 Street?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.