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519 West 189 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02159-0067Map

Owner of record: 519-521 West 189th LLC

519 West 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 45 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 519-521 West 189th LLC. HPD has recorded 493 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 49 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
493
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
1,548

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 6, 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
49
About 100% of the building's 45 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 · 493

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    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 in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock at building entrance door at section 519 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at building entrance door section 519 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch-set at building entrance door section 519 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 5J

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep in the entrance located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 5J

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at yards throughout

    May 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq. ft. at the south, east, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 south at west wall door frame in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) 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 east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door from east at south wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the foyer located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 door from north at east wall, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) ceiling, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from the building vestibule to the panel at north wall in the foyer located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the kitchen located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''519'', at east

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Mar 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Mar 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3(back yard) black bags with construction debris and miscellaneous household item throughout entire rear area cr

    Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3(back) rear yard black bags partial obstructing exit in emergency of passage at drop down ladder at fire escape., rem

    Mar 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35581823r issued on 11/28/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.

    Jan 14, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted side alleyway which is an exit passageway having fire escapes present located at audubon street.exit door discarge has an illegal chain link present and loc

    Nov 28, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain.defect noted @roof lvl;roof duct leaking water/antifreeze and portion of chimney mortar loose,portions of masonry fell onto roof. rem: maintain bldg.

    Jan 22, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. defect is: eroded mortar joints & minor cracks atvarious locations of exterior building walls. remedy: repair defect.

    Jun 12, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. defects noted: at time of inspection there is exposed pvc pipe draining onto walkway in courtyard -trip hazard.some areas throughout facade have mortar j

    Jun 21, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 4I

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2I

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
45
Building area
45,265 ft²
Lot area
12,125 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2159 / 67
Assessed value
$876,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #115361, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 519 West 189 Street

Who owns 519 West 189 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 519-521 West 189th LLC.

Does 519 West 189 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 493 housing violations at this property.

Is 519 West 189 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 49 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 45 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 519 West 189 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 519 West 189 Street?

It has 45 residential units and 46 units in total.

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