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185 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

185 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (4/100)

Year Built: 1910 · Units: 12

185 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan 10026

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

185 St Nicholas Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan with 12 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 20 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 2,230 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10026)

852 buildings in this zip code

1st

Better than 1% of buildings in 10026

Bottom tier

Avg score: 68

WorstBest in 10026

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

19Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

68Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

17Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

69Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

46Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 539 violations · Peak: 99 in 2017

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

1499

Violations

539

Inspections

69

Permits

58

Financial

28

Compliance

20

Legal

17

Total: 2230 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

503

Housing Violations→

(95 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

6.0x neighborhood avg

20

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3.2x neighborhood avg

22

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

1.7x avg

431

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

3.4x neighborhood avg

25

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1910

Built 116 years ago

↑Improving — 4 violations this year vs 18 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Dec 2, 2025

Mortgage — $62,224.85

Recorded

CRFN: 2025000325516

Aug 11, 2014

Mortgage — $1,106,954.87

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000266892

Aug 20, 2012

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000329423

Apr 23, 2010

Agreement — $3,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000136309

Apr 23, 2010

Mortgage — $1,404,413.1

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000136308

Apr 23, 2010

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000136307

Apr 23, 2010

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $3,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000136310

Jan 6, 2005

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,740,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000012920

Jan 6, 2005

Mortgage — $1,740,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000012919

Nov 16, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jan 10, 1997

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Mar 17, 1992

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 13, 1981

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C4

Water Debt Only: Yes

Jul 1, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C4

Jun 19, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C4

May 20, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C4

Apr 17, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C4

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jan 5, 2024

Heat and Hot Water — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER,NADIA SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 5, 2024

Apr 24, 2020

Tenant Action — KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 24, 2020

Feb 14, 2019

Heat and Hot Water — ADRIAN CURLEY,GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 14, 2019

Sep 5, 2017

Tenant Action — GLIMMER FIVE LLC ET AL,KHALIL SITANDER ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 5, 2017

Aug 10, 2017

Heat and Hot Water — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 10, 2017

Mar 30, 2017

Heat and Hot Water — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 30, 2017

Oct 29, 2013

Tenant Action — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 29, 2013

May 2, 2012

Tenant Action — GLIMMER FINE LLC,KHALID SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 2, 2012

May 1, 2012

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 1, 2012

Jan 4, 2011

Tenant Action — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 4, 2011

Dec 17, 2010

Heat and Hot Water — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 17, 2010

Aug 6, 2009

Tenant Action — GLIMMER FIVE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 6, 2009

Mar 10, 2009

Heat and Hot Water — GLIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 10, 2009

Feb 11, 2009

Tenant Action — GLIMMER FIRE LLC,KHALIL SEKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 11, 2009

Dec 12, 2008

Tenant Action — GIMMER FIVE LLC,KHALIL SIKANDER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 12, 2008

Feb 24, 2006

Heat and Hot Water — ABDULLAH SIKANDER,GLIMMER FIVE LLC,MILAGROS MARTINEZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 24, 2006

Feb 16, 2005

Heat and Hot Water — ABDULLAH SIKANDER,GLIMMER FIVE LLC,MILAGROS MARTINEZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 16, 2005

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (2)

Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4E

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 25, 2026

Resolution: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.

311 Complaint

Jan 25, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with

Closed Date: Jan 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Medium Priority (1)

Inspection

Dec 18, 2025• 4 months ago

Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Compliance (Job PC8564950)

Type: Compliance

Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Job: PC8564950

Approved: Dec 29, 2025

Low Priority (3)

Inspection

Mar 3, 2026• 2 months ago

Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Compliance (Job PC8564950)

Type: Compliance

Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Job: PC8564950

Approved: Mar 5, 2026

Inspection

Dec 31, 2025• 4 months ago

Bait applied

Treatments (Job PC8564950)

Type: Treatments

Result: Bait applied

Job: PC8564950

Approved: Jan 2, 2026

Inspection

Dec 3, 2025• 5 months ago

Bait applied

Treatments (Job PC8564950)

Type: Treatments

Result: Bait applied

Job: PC8564950

Approved: Dec 9, 2025

Informational (4)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

GLIMMER FIVE, LLC

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 11,975 sqft

Units: 15

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7A

Assessed Value: $1,096,200

Market Value: $2,436,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

GLIMMER FIVE, LLC

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 11,975 sqft

Units: 15

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7A

Assessed Value: $1,039,050

Market Value: $2,309,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

GLIMMER FIVE, LLC

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 11,975 sqft

Units: 15

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7A

Assessed Value: $1,039,050

Market Value: $2,309,000

Property Sale

Dec 2, 2025• 5 months ago

Recorded

Mortgage — $62,224.85

CRFN: 2025000325516

Other Events (10)

311 Complaint

Apr 5, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 5, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 26, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Car/Truck Music

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Car/Truck Music

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and observed no criminal violation upon their arrival. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint. If possib

Closed Date: Mar 25, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

hpd bedbug

Mar 24, 2026• 1 month ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2024·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2025

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Feb 8, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Feb 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Dec 18, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Dec 17, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

Property Details

Year Built

1910

Total Units

15

Residential Units

12

Building Class

C4

Location

BBL

1019250005

Zipcode

10026

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