188 Avenue C, Manhattan is a residential building in Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City. As of June 8, 2026, this building has 14 open HPD violations: 2 Class A, 11 Class B, and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous). In the last 12 months, 82 complaints have been filed against this building via NYC 311. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER. The building's overall risk rating is CRITICAL RISK. Data source: NYC Open Data, updated daily. Last verified: June 8, 2026.

188 Avenue C, Manhattan

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan 🔨 Built 1966 🏢 371 units 🏷️ Class D9
Residential
CRITICAL RISK

Safety Rating: Immediately hazardous — Immediately hazardous violations — serious concerns.

311 Complaint Summary

9
Last 30 Days
18
Last 90 Days
82
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 22% compared to the previous 6 months.
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
31(39%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
11(14%)
PLUMBING
11(14%)
DOOR/WINDOW
10(13%)
WATER LEAK
7(9%)
PAINT/PLASTER
5(6%)
GENERAL
4(5%)
OUTSIDE BUILDING
1(1%)
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HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A
11 Class B
1 Class C
Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION COVER TO RADIATOR AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-11

Violation ID: #17122692

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION COVER TO RADIATOR AT EAST IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-18

Violation ID: #17058053

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-22

Violation ID: #18728385

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-01-14

Violation ID: #18572607

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-01-14

Violation ID: #18572608

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 20C, 19th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-09-11

Violation ID: #18220800

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 20C, 19th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20C, 19th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-09-11

Violation ID: #18220801

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 20C, 19th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 20C, 19th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-09-11

Violation ID: #18220802

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 20C, 19th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-11

Violation ID: #17122689

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-11

Violation ID: #17122674

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER TO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-07-11

Violation ID: #17122678

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER TO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-18

Violation ID: #17058052

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-06-18

Violation ID: #17058054

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 20C, 20th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C § 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-03-22

Violation ID: #18728388

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 11G, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Violation History & Landlord Accountability

A Violation Severity
14 Open Violations
2 Class A
11 Class B
1 Class C

Few or no Class C violations on record.

Score: 91.3/100 · Based on current open violations. Higher Class C violations = lower score.

First violation on record: 2024-06-18 · Most recent: 2026-03-22

A Few/no Class C  ·  B Limited Class C  ·  C Multiple Class C  ·  D Significant  ·  F High hazard load

Neighborhood Comparison

How 188 Avenue C, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Lower East Side in the last 12 months.

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Average building in Lower East Side
82
This building
1
NYC Average
📊 That's 27.3× the Lower East Side average · top 33% most-complained in neighborhood

Nearby Buildings

Top complained-about buildings in the same neighborhood (Lower East Side) in the last 12 months.

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113 EAST 13 STREET, MANHATTAN 148 27 CRITICAL View →
Data last updated: June 8, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 82 complaints and 1 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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About This Data

Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: June 8, 2026.