188 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10012

188 Bowery, a 5-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Chris Chin, has shown a generally positive maintenance record over the past several years. The building experienced a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in November 2018, which was resolved promptly within two days.

Two notable Department of Buildings violations were recorded: one in 2019 related to elevator inspection compliance (resulting in a penalty for non-filing) and another in 2021 which was later dismissed due to corrected defects being documented. The elevator violation specifically pertained to failure to correct defects identified in a 2017 CAT 1 inspection. The building has maintained a clean record regarding pest management; there have been no reported instances of bedbug infestations in any of the mandatory annual reporting periods from 2019 to 2024.

Rodent inspections show a mixed record, with three failures for "Other Reasons" noted between 2019 and 2024, but all recent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed. The most recent building permit issued was in July 2018 for plumbing work (Job Number 122808970). While some housing maintenance issues have occurred, the building's overall recent history suggests active management and prompt resolution of most maintenance concerns, with particular attention to compliance with various health and safety inspections.