553 East 188 Street
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03058-0070Map
Owner of record: Lorillard 188 LLC
553 East 188 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1912 in Bronx, 10458. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lorillard 188 LLC. HPD has recorded 473 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 473
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 352
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 473
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock set at building vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock set at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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) baseboard at east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - 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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - 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) baseboard at north wall in the foyer located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
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, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balances at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balances in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at east door in the entrance located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at south wall, ceiling, ceiling, baseboard at south wall in the foyer located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall, east wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall, north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of protruding ceramic tiles at floor below vestibule door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
May 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt APT14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant ceiling in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt APT14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at entrance door to bldg , 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Nov 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Nov 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 14
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Nov 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
Aug 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 13, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder , shoe at bottom of drop ladder tack welded, properly securing by appropriate nuts and bolts at fire escape, building front
Aug 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assemblies at door (from vestibule to public hall) , 1st story
Aug 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable knob installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 13, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 13, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at fire escape, east exterior wall at 3rd story balcony
Aug 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
At front of building, at cornice, section approximately 4' x 3' is missing,also noted holes in cornice and soffit above main entry., maintain exterior building wall
Sep 6, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defect noted: at front facade of bldg,exposure 1,decorative metal cornice is rusted &corroded,falling apart,holes present & a nesting area inside for city
Sep 22, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 14
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt APT14
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt APT14
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 14
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1912
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 13,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,920 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 206
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3058 / 70
- Assessed value
- $367,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #211346, last renewed Sep 3, 2024.
Questions about 553 East 188 Street
Who owns 553 East 188 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lorillard 188 LLC.
Does 553 East 188 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 473 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 East 188 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 553 East 188 Street built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 East 188 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.