561 West 189 Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02158-0084Map
Owner of record: Ft. George 189 LLC
561 West 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ft. George 189 LLC. HPD has recorded 106 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 106
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 156
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 106
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mortice lock at bldg entrance door
Oct 3, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ,,,, in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt 2C
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) south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze with porcelain paint the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil floor tile, peeling and cracking. in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil floor tiles peeling and cracking. in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
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 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entrance located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2D
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) south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
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 closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
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) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
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 bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
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) west wall in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 8, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 20,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,609 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2158 / 84
- Assessed value
- $507,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #126058, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 561 West 189 Street
Who owns 561 West 189 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ft. George 189 LLC.
Does 561 West 189 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 106 housing violations at this property.
Is 561 West 189 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 561 West 189 Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 561 West 189 Street?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.