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
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 · 295
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door.
Aug 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock installed at bulkhead door leading to roof
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead, roof
Sep 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead, roof
Sep 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.