609 West 188 Street
Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02168-0056Map
Owner of record: Merrimac Estates INC
609 West 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 47 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Merrimac Estates INC. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2022. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 47 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 85
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 · 74
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north, east & west walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass at the first window frame from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north, east & south walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls & ceiling in the first closet from north at east in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper & lower sash glass in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass at window frame in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly balanced lower sash at the first window frame from east at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly balanced lower sash at the second window frame from east at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass at the second window frame from east at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dead bolt & eye arranged to be locked at entrance door located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper & lower sash glass at the first window frame at north in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east'', 1st from north at east
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at the bulkhead , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 frame from west at north wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 from west at north wall, 1st medicine cabinet from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at the bulkhead , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east'', 1st from north at east
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east'', 1st from north at east
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 1I
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 2D
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the skylight at the bulkhead , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 5H
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 5H
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain, observed window a/c unit on the third floor is missing support brackets, repair and or replace; replace/repair
Sep 28, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 18, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 20, 2018 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2017 · Apt 1H
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt APT5I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Doors
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2013 · Apt 4H
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 38,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2168 / 56
- Assessed value
- $1,315,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109940, last renewed Jul 9, 2026.
Questions about 609 West 188 Street
Who owns 609 West 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merrimac Estates INC.
Does 609 West 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 609 West 188 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 47 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 609 West 188 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 609 West 188 Street?
It has 47 residential units and 48 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.