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608 West 189 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02168-0043Map

Owner of record: Rh 608-614 West 189 Street LLC

608 West 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rh 608-614 West 189 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 406 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
406
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
436

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 20, 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
13
About 62% of the building's 21 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 · 406

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 4th room from north located at apt 51e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 51E

    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 inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 51e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 51E

    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 inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 51e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 51E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 51e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 51E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 51e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 51E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Aug 31, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 52e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at north wall, at bulkhead

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at lower sash window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 square feet at north and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 42d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 21b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 21B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective reglaze porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit window at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash second window from south at east in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash first window from south at east in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 24b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at west wall releasing steam and or water in the 3rd room from north located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob in the 3rd room from north located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls of the closet at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ciling of the closet at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls of the closet at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling of the closet at south wall in the foyer located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all wall of the closet at south wall in the foyer located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 54e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ... at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 43D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .... at the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 43d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 43D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ... more than 20 sq ft at the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 43d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 43D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 43d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 43D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 5, 2013

    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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    As per one dual fuel burning, power flame burner model no. c2-go-20. permit no. 161666063. failure to meet dept. of buildings standards for operating equipment and to pass final fuel burning inspection for sign

    May 16, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #35010899y issued on 3.13.13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.

    May 15, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defect noted: at time of inspection a tenant walking down stairs fell through marble platform of staircase between the 1st & 2nd fls. metal supports were

    Mar 13, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. in that front facade brickwall north is cracked at several places. eg. under 3 windows 1st flr are vertical cracks 3/16" air claps, as well as foundation wall

    Apr 30, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 51E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 42D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 21B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 53E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 43D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 21B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 43D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 43D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 43D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 24B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 52E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 43D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 54E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 54E

    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
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
18,555 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2168 / 43
Assessed value
$553,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #127086, last renewed Jun 11, 2025.

Questions about 608 West 189 Street

Who owns 608 West 189 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rh 608-614 West 189 Street LLC.

Does 608 West 189 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 406 housing violations at this property.

Is 608 West 189 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 62% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 608 West 189 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 608 West 189 Street?

It has 21 residential units.

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