The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 78% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 3.6. In ZIP 10002, 64% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
5 total — 5 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1994-06-16.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
8 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 8).
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
67 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (46) · Food Establishment (4) · HEAT/HOT WATER (4) · Cannabis Retailer (4) · Graffiti (2) · PLUMBING (1).
Filed construction activity
$30,280 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1900)
Yes
Six or more residential units (17)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
188 ORCHARD STREET CORP
Head officer
SION MISRAHI
Managing agent
BROWNSTONE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORP
Last registered
2025-09-17
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,564,000
$1,153,800
2026
$2,756,000
$1,240,200
2027
$2,968,000
$1,335,600
The city's market estimate has risen
16% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick) 4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Kitchen/Food Prep Area, Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
2 Av — F · 400 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Delancey St-Essex St — F J M Z · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Allen St / Stanton St — M15 · 250 ft
Citi Bike
Allen St & Stanton St · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)
Elementary: Elementary schools in this district are not zoned. Confirm with the DOE's school search.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
67 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 4 of them about heat or hot water.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $542,251 on
2025-11-07 (lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2025-11-07
Mortgage $542,251 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
$542,251
2025-11-07
Agreement $2,600,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
$2,600,000
2021-05-06
Agreement $2,279,664 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK
$2,279,664
2015-10-28
AL&R $2,650,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$2,650,000
2015-10-28
Agreement $2,650,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$2,650,000
2015-10-21
Mortgage $42,233 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$42,233
2012-03-19
AL&R $2,800,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$2,800,000
2012-03-19
Mortgage $455,910 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$455,910
2012-03-19
Agreement $2,800,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$2,800,000
2010-11-22
Mortgage $14,400,000 — from 304 ASSOCIATES LLC, to MANUFACTURERS TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
$14,400,000
2010-11-22
Mortgage $3,105,047 — from 228 MOTT ST.LLC,; LUDLOW 161 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,; LUDLOW 173 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC, to MANUFACTURERS TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
$3,105,047
2010-11-22
Agreement $14,400,000 — from LUDLOW 173 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,; LUDLOW 161 REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC,; 228 MOTT ST.LLC, to MANUFACTURERS TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
$14,400,000
2008-03-14
Agreement $6,200,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP.; 168 LUDLOW A LLC; 168 LUDLOW B LLC to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$6,200,000
2008-03-14
AL&R $2,400,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$2,400,000
2008-03-14
Mortgage $2,400,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP. to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK
$2,400,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
42
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
12
0
1
13
2018
0
1
15
0
4
20
2019
4
0
3
0
3
10
2020
0
0
15
0
2
17
2021
0
0
16
1
6
23
2022
0
4
25
0
4
33
2023
0
2
10
0
3
15
2024
0
0
35
0
7
42
2025
0
1
26
7
3
37
2026
0
0
15
0
3
18
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2025-01-03Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024
2024-12-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-12-05311: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2024-12-05311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-12-05Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2024-12-05Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-11-30HPD class A: § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 13, 4th STO
2024-11-28311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-11-28Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-11-19Restaurant inspection: LE FRENCH DINER — grade A
2023-02-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER, AT THE EXPOSURE 1 THERE ARE FEW CRACKS AT THE CONNECTION OF THE NEIGHBORING$625
2023-02-24DOB complaint, category ?
2023-01-31311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Private Carter Decal Not Posted
2023-01-11Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-12-12HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND AT VESTIBULE DOOR
2022-12-12HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING KICK STAND AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
2022-09-07ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FOUND WILLIAMSON (MODEL# GWA-233) GAS FIRED BOILER NOT REGISTERED, MAINTAIN BOILER; REGISTER BOILER$310
2022-09-07DOB complaint, category ?
2022-09-07ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FOUND WEIL MCLAIN (MODEL#EGH125)GAS FIRED BOILER MISSING FIRE DAMPER ON COMBUSTION AIR VENT , COMBUSTION AIR TERMINATION NOT CONNE$625
2019-05-02Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. #10 WITH NEW PARTITION WALLS, FLOORING, CABINETS AND PLUMBING WORK. NO CHANGE THE USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$30,280
2018
2018-12-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-09-05Boiler inspection
2018-07-23311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-06-30311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2018-06-30DOB complaint, category ?
2018-06-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-16HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATE
2018-02-16HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATE
2018-02-16HPD class C: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CI
2018-02-16HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT THE DOOR LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW
2018-02-16HPD class B: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1
2017-06-22HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2017-06-22HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR COND
2017-06-22HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2017-06-22HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2017-06-19311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-06-19Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2015-05-19Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT.#9 WITH NEW PARTITION WALLS, RELOCATE BATHROOM FIXTURES, INSTALL A NEW SHOWER, REPLACE KITCHEN FIXTURES ON THE 3RD FL$45,193
2015-05-07FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015-03-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-03-02ECB CLASS - 1 violation: B154,51,5B,15,25A/B,50,50A,50B.#51-FLUE TO CHIMNEY CORRODED & HOLES,INCORRECT SUPPORT.*REPAIR IMMEDIATELY ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS$1,000
2013-01-17Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2012
2012-09-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-09-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-09-07Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT.#5 WITH NEW PARTITION WALLS, RELOCATE BATHROOM FIXTURES, INSTALL A NEW SHOWER, REPLACE KITCHEN FIXTURES ON THE 2ND FL$18,000
2012-05-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-19AL&R $2,800,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK$2,800,000
2012-03-19Mortgage $455,910 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK$455,910
2012-03-19Agreement $2,800,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK$2,800,000
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2010-09-28Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE, MINOR PARTITION CHANGES. MINOR PLUMBING AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER$73,000
2010-09-28Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE, MINOR PARTITION CHANGES. MINOR PLUMBING AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER$73,000
2009-10-05Job filed: JOB FILED TO DO SOME MINOR RENOVATION IN EXISTING APARTMENT TO CHANGE THE LAYOUT, INSTALL A NEW SHOWER, REPLACE BATHROOM & KITCHEN FIXTURES. NO CH$18,000
2009-10-05Job filed: JOB FILED TO DO SOME MINOR RENOVATION IN EXISTING APARTMENT TO CHANGE THE LAYOUT, INSTALL A NEW SHOWER, REPLACE BATHROOM & KITCHEN FIXTURES. NO CH$18,000
2009-09-01City emergency repair (HWO): public hallways re-install window guards and stops at all story. total =(4).$190
2009-07-10Tenant complaint: GENERAL — VENTILATION SYSTEM
2009-07-09Tenant complaint: GENERAL — VENTILATION SYSTEM
2009-07-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — VENTILATION SYSTEM
2009-05-28Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2004-08-30Job filed: Interior renovation of existing apartment # 12 on 3rd floor. No changes in use, e gress or occupancy is involved at this application.$20,000
2002-11-26Job filed: Interior renovation of existing apartment # 4 on 2nd floor. No changes in use, e gress or occupancy is involved at this application.$16,000
2002-11-26Job filed: Interior renovation of existing apartment # 4 on 2nd floor. No changes in use, e gress or occupancy is involved at this application.$16,000
2002-03-15Permit EQ — ISSUED
2002-03-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SHED -25' LONG - DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH LL33/91 NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
2002-03-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SHED -25' LONG - DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH LL33/91 NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-07-14DOB complaint, category ?
1998
1998-03-31HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT BULKHEAD.
1994
1994-10-21HPD class C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT SOUTH WALL KTICHEN DOOR CASING AND JAMB ENT
1994-10-21HPD class C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT DOOR ENTRANCE AND INTERIOR CASING AND JAMB
1994-07-11Permit EQ — ISSUED
1994-07-11Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-07-11Permit EQ — ISSUED
1994-06-24DOB violation C:
1994-06-24DOB violation C:
1994-06-16ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: DEMOLITION OF REAR PARAPETH WALL(BRICK) AND CONSTRUCTING NEW WALL AT ROOF APPROX 3' HIGH. REMEDY: OB
1994-06-16HPD class C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT FRAME OF DOOR 1 STY REAR NORTH APT 1 BATHRO
1994-06-16HPD class C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT SOUTH WALL METAL ENTRANCE DOOR WOODWORK THR
1994-06-16HPD class C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT NORTHWEST WINDOW FRAME & UPPER & LOWER SASH
1994-06-13DOB complaint, category ?
1993
1993-12-23Mortgage assigned — from EDFA REALTY CORP. to DOLINER, EDNA; KORNSTEIN, FAYE
1993-12-07Deed — from EDFA REALTY CORP to 188 ORCHARD STREET CRP
1993-12-07Mortgage $200,000 — from 188 ORCHARD STREET CORP to EDFA REALTY CORP$200,000
1988
1988-08-22HPD class A: § 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT THE FRONT FIRE ESCAPE ALL
1988-08-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING CEILING CELLAR THROUGHOUT.
1988-08-22HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE NORTH AND SOUTH AIR
1988-08-22HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 4 STY FRONT SOUTH APT 12A KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 12A
1972
1972-10-05Deed — from NOMAD REALTY CORP to EDFA REALTY CORP
1972-10-05Deed — from LEVINE, GEORGE to NOMAD REALTY CORP
1970
1970-12-24Mortgage assigned — from LEVINE, LEON, L to M V I INC