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516 West 188 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02159-0009Map

Owner of record: 520 West 188th Street LLC

516 West 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 34 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 520 West 188th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 295 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
295
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
819

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 21, 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
22
About 65% of the building's 34 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 · 295

  • C

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

    Aug 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 34

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at top of heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at north, south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock installed at bulkhead door leading to roof

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead, roof

    Sep 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead, roof

    Sep 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 52 vacate # 258766 in the entire apartment located at apt, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at east wall of intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''east ''

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story, section ''east ''

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east ''

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, all walls and door frame in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st fire escape from east, building front at 4th story balcony

    Aug 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st fire escape from east, building front at 6th story balcony

    Aug 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aproximately 15 sq.ft at ceiling, 10 sq.ft at west wall and 8 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to the firescape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sqft and west wall approx 6 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the foyer located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eyes capable of being padlock at door in the entrance located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at 2nd window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at south window frame and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building intercom system at south wall at front areaway, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2023

    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 3rd room from north at west located at apt 34, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances upper and lower window sashes in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    Premises rendered non compliant due to fire. noted fire occurred at th e 5th floor apt # 52 with main damage to kitchen ,with partial open roof missing windows throughout, smoke and water damage

    Sep 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 35

    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
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
34
Building area
34,632 ft²
Lot area
8,312 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2159 / 9
Assessed value
$571,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123548, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 516 West 188 Street

Who owns 516 West 188 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 520 West 188th Street LLC.

Does 516 West 188 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 295 housing violations at this property.

Is 516 West 188 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 65% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 516 West 188 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 516 West 188 Street?

It has 34 residential units.

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