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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 2, 2022

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
47
About 100% of the building's 47 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 · 74

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west'', 1st from south at west

    Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.