511 West 189 Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02159-0093Map
Owner of record: 509-511 West 189th LLC
511 West 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 509-511 West 189th LLC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on May 29, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 165
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 483
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 · 165
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
May 29, 2026
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 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 9 sq ft at ceiling and 4 sq ft at east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door not self closing in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule not self closing , 1st story
Dec 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and clasp capable of being locked at door to room leading to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx (15 sq ft) at ceiling (10 sq ft) at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass wndowat upper sash in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at center located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 6th story, section ''509''
Apr 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 6th story, section ''509''
Apr 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 6th story, section ''509''
Apr 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom from bldg street entrance to foyer located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at east wall next to sink in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2018 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .... at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash window at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lock assembly at the entrance door to building leading to the vestibule ( 511 west 189 street.)
Jan 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 1st marble tread at the 3rd story leading to the 3rd story intermediate landing at the public hall stairs, west section.
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 2nd ,3rd, 4th, and 5th marble treads at the 1st story leading to the 1st story intermediate landing at the public hall stairs, west section.
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the front east and west fire escapes at all stories.
Jan 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apt. entrance in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all risers & radiators thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 10, 1997
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Ocpupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.mdr#115360 indicates legally approved for 43 apts.now converted to 44 apts.illegal occupancy 3pc bath (sink,toilet,tub/shower),5 bedrms & l
Sep 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.work noted:front bsmt.westside apt.a erected full height partition walls to create rms.also noted installed water & waste lines for a 3pcs bath (sink,toilet,tub/shower) & residential sink.al
Sep 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit work noted interior partitions work new bathroom kitchen apts jc 2nd fl and apt 5d 5th fl remedy: stop all work and obtain permits
Jul 31, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 25, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 2F
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
- 42
- Building area
- 32,745 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,981 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2159 / 93
- Assessed value
- $1,084,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115360, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 511 West 189 Street
Who owns 511 West 189 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509-511 West 189th LLC.
Does 511 West 189 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.
Is 511 West 189 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 511 West 189 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 511 West 189 Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.