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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 29, 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
39
About 93% of the building's 42 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 · 165

  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 29, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash window at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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
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.