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609 West 189 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02168-0084Map

Owner of record: 609-615 Realty, LLC

609 West 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 43 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 609-615 Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 550 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 43 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
550
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
857

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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
43
About 100% of the building's 43 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 · 550

  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Violation open
  • 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) west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2nd closet from north at east wall door, 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''615''

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bathtub at north, south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2026 · Apt B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 16, 2026 · Apt B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the foyer located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18819208 issued 28-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator door seal in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''609''

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''609''

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    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 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

    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 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq fts at south/east wall and west wall. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq fts at ceiling and east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1E

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    I found a federal fst boiler leaking from inside/oil pump on all the time also missing belt guard/no body drain on safety valve/correct all violating condition/submit certificate of corrections

    Jul 24, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. noted: cellar partitions installed to create 6 sros (observed food,fridge,clothese,toiletries and household accessories inrooms)doors w/cylinder locks.rmdy:restore premises to prior legal con

    Aug 5, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. noted: cellarwith one legal apt observed occupied as 6 sros in addition to the leg al apt. s/w s.r.o. unit has not secondary means of egress.observed per

    Aug 5, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:east passageway from rear yard fire escape is partially obstructed by garbage bags, boxes and construction debris.rmdy:remove obstruction forthwith!!compl

    Jul 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; use of prohibited door/or hardware per bc 1008.1.18' 27-371n note: exit passagway at east side of above premises has a gate w/doubled keyed cylinder.there

    Jul 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: at 3rd fl apt 3e bldg entrance 615 w 109 st. bathroom ceiling collaped evidence of water leaks from above wood joist are wet & some rotten.

    May 22, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34851908r issued on 6/28/10. for work w/o permit; at cellar full height partitions erected,plumbing & electrical lines installed fo

    Jul 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the comm's note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov34851908r for work w/o a permit @ bsmt erected partitions & plumbing.rem:comply w/

    May 11, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov34851908r for work w/o a permit;@ bsmnt erected partitions & installed plum

    Mar 3, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. 34851908r for work w/o a permit; at basement erected full height

    Dec 7, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families defects noted:@ time of insp cofo#8101 states flrs 1-5 to be occupied as apts,bsmt is to be open space.premise

    Jun 28, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted:@ time of insp in bsmt erected walls creating 5 sro's with some sro's having plumbing lines for residential sinks,3pc bathroom with a sink,tub & toilet electrical outlets & lighting

    Jun 28, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. at apartment 3b, east wing-parlor & hallway floors are sagging and uneven. bathroom tiles missing and loose with holes in floor. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfacti

    Apr 10, 1995 · Penalty $175

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt BASEMA

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1E

    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
1924
Floors
5
Residential units
43
Building area
32,840 ft²
Lot area
8,971 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2168 / 84
Assessed value
$695,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101850, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.

Questions about 609 West 189 Street

Who owns 609 West 189 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 609-615 Realty, LLC.

Does 609 West 189 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 550 housing violations at this property.

Is 609 West 189 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 43 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 43 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 609 West 189 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 609 West 189 Street?

It has 43 residential units.

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