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559 West 190 Street, Manhattan — Grade D | OpenStoop

559 WEST 190 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: D (39/100)

Year Built: 1917 · Units: 31

559 West 190 Street

Manhattan 10040

D

0

D

0

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

559 West 190 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan with 31 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 14 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected. Our analysis reviewed 1,119 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10040)

336 buildings in this zip code

29th

Better than 29% of buildings in 10040

Below average

Avg score: 53

WorstBest in 10040

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Unresolved Critical Violation

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

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

Score Breakdown

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

56Fair

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

94Excellent

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

64Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

43Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 502 violations · Peak: 99 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

516

Violations

502

Financial

30

Compliance

28

Inspections

27

Legal

9

Permits

7

Total: 1119 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

495

Housing Violations→

(38 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

2.1x neighborhood avg

14

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

Near average

7

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Below average

77

Building Complaints→

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

Near average

3

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Below average

1917

Built 109 years ago

↓Getting worse — 84 violations this year vs 36 last year

Sale History

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

Apr 7, 2015

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,650,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000116264

Apr 7, 2015

Mortgage — $1,650,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000116263

Apr 7, 2015

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000116262

Jun 20, 2013

Transfer Tax — $77,067,492.73

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000242773

May 2, 2013

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000176493

Mar 26, 2013

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000121717

Mar 26, 2013

Mortgage — $2,776,992.03

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000121718

May 2, 2011

Agreement — $6,021,435.26

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000157299

Dec 26, 2007

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000626519

Dec 26, 2007

Agreement — $6,040,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000626523

Dec 26, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $6,040,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000626524

Jan 30, 2006

Mortgage — $1,195,693.23

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000056236

Mar 17, 2005

Agreement — $5,635,278.39

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000157345

May 6, 2004

Mortgage — $4,125,030.42

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000284190

May 6, 2004

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000284192

May 6, 2004

Agreement — $5,750,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000284191

May 6, 2004

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000284193

Jan 6, 2004

Agreement — $5,750,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000006846

May 15, 1997

Deed Transfer

Recorded

May 15, 1997

Mortgage — $1,549,324.55

Recorded

May 15, 1997

Agreement

Recorded

Nov 26, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 16, 1986

Satisfaction of Agreement

Recorded

Oct 16, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Oct 16, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

May 11, 1976

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 3, 1972

Assignment

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

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

Oct 7, 2025

Tenant Action/Harrassment — 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 7, 2025

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Dec 11, 2024

Tenant Action — 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 11, 2024

Nov 25, 2024

Tenant Action — 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC,JONATHAN RAMIREZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 25, 2024

Jan 29, 2024

Tenant Action — 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 29, 2024

Nov 1, 2023

Tenant Action — 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 1, 2023

Nov 5, 2020

Tenant Action — 551-565 WEST 190 LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 5, 2020

Jul 18, 2018

Tenant Action — 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 18, 2018

Feb 11, 2010

Access Warrant - lead — 551-565 WEST 190 LLC,DAVID BLU

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 11, 2010

Jun 17, 2005

Tenant Action — APPULA MANAGEMENT CORP.

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 17, 2005

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

High Priority (9)

Complaint

Feb 12, 2026• 1 month 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: Feb 11, 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.

Complaint

Dec 30, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 27, 2025

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Housing Violation

Nov 12, 2025• 4 months ago

CLOSED

Class C (Hazardous): § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT BULKHEAD DOOR, ROOF

Class: C

Floor: 0

Status: VIOLATION CLOSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Nov 14, 2025

Cure By Date: Nov 28, 2025

Certified Date: Dec 2, 2025

Status Date: Jan 12, 2026

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Medium Priority (6)

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: PRIVATE HALL

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Oct 21, 2025• 5 months ago

CLOSE

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 17, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Informational (2)

hpd bedbug

Jan 14, 2026• 2 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

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

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $2,120,000

Owner: 551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

Year Built: 1,917

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 29,155 sqft

Units: 31

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $954,000

Market Value: $2,120,000

Other Events (3)

311 Complaint

Feb 11, 2026• 1 month 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: Feb 12, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 3 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — SUPREME

Make: SUPREME

Pressure: Low Pressure

Defects: No

Owner: Jonathan Weinberger

311 Complaint

Dec 27, 2025• 3 months ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Closed Date: Dec 30, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1917

Total Units

31

Residential Units

31

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

1021610079

Zipcode

10040

Location

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Property Owner

551-565 WEST 190 PROPERTY LLC

Registered owner of 559 West 190 Street

Owner Portfolio

3

Buildings

D

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

47

Avg Health

C: 1D: 2

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