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623 West 185 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02166-0054Map

Owner of record: Stepmike Realty Ltd

623 West 185 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Stepmike Realty Ltd. HPD has recorded 243 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
243
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
165

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 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
18
About 90% of the building's 20 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 243

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missibg. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of closet / pantry created in dumbwaiter shaft in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household furniture blocking fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper and lower window sash, at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement pointing at east exterior wall, from 5th story to parapet wall, west section of building

    May 10, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at fire escape window, 2nd story balcony, at building south at fire escape

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at fire escape window, 6th story balcony, at building north at fire escape

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at door to roof

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building south wall

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wiring screen under sky light at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass pane at upper window sash, at north wall at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key entry door lock at door to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster south wall, and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass pane at upper window sash, north wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Jan 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b as per vacate order #144744 located at cellar apt, 1st cellar apt from east at south

    Jul 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at east section, roof at cornice

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, sink and tub in the entire apartment located at cellar apt b, 1st cellar apt from east at south

    Jun 21, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cable and wires, ceiling (center section) at cellar

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections , 1st room from east at south at cellar

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored under public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar above fire passageway at rear yard

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash of 3rd sty window at south above fire passageway at rear yard

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of house hold items and garbage stored at fire passage way

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 21, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at door at boiler room

    Jun 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood shelf blocking egress window at north in the 3rd room from east at north located at cellar apt 1b, 1st cellar apt from south at west

    Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 28, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 19, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35332932z issued on 06-25-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Dec 12, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35332932z issued on 06/25/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem: comply with commiss

    Oct 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35332932z issued on 06/25/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioner

    Apr 12, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35332932z issued on 06-25-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy vcontrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy

    Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35332932z issued 06/25/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Jan 2, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35332932z issued on 06/25/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi

    Nov 15, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35332932z issued 06/25/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to tha

    Sep 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35332932z issued on 6/25/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to th

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: upon inspection of cellar observed apt#1b fully constructed. apt#1b consist of a full bathroom(toilet,sink & bathtub)a full kitchen(sink,stove,refrigerator & cabinets)& 3 rooms. all 3

    Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldgs dept records. noted: according to bldg dept records there is to be only 1 apt at cellar level-upon inspection of cellar observed a 2nd apt labeled 1-b. apt 1-b co

    Jun 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected creating class "a" apt used for living w/ full bathroom w/ water closet wash basin and bathtub also hot plate used for cooking no

    Jun 20, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36 b254 boiler not registered. register boiler with dept of buildingnyc and submit the certificate of correction.

    Jul 28, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 28, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 2, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 20, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 17, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 15, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 3, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 2, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 3A

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
14,550 ft²
Lot area
4,400 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2166 / 54
Assessed value
$330,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108153, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.

Questions about 623 West 185 Street

Who owns 623 West 185 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stepmike Realty Ltd.

Does 623 West 185 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 243 housing violations at this property.

Is 623 West 185 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 623 West 185 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 623 West 185 Street?

It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.

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