168 Sherman Avenue
168 Sherman Avenue in Inwood, Manhattan, has 24 open HPD violations, 9 of them class C, and 37 of 41 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (40/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 41 units · Built 1916
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 40/100)
- 9 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 5 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 37 of 41 units are rent-stabilized; 39 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (24 open, 9 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 5 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (2 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
24 open violations: 9 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 8 class A. 23 issued in the last 12 months. 151 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2007-08-21. Newest violation issued 2026-09-14.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 123 days from issue to close for the 7 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 23, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 23), issued 2026-09-01. HPD violation 19175287
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the west, north wall, bathroom, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19010258
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st closet from the east, south wall, 1st room from the east, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19010253
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19001585
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st room from the east, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19010254
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, north wall, 4th room from the east, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19010257
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st closet from the west, north wall, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL DOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19010255
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the west, north wall, kitchen, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 52, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 52), issued 2026-06-15. HPD violation 19010256
311 housing complaints
16 in the last 12 months, 104 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (5), Plumbing (5), Paint/Plaster (2), Unsanitary Condition (2), Door/Window (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 2 infested units in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (3 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
37 of 41 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 37 in 2024, 39 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: M & N MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. Head officer: NIKITAS DRAKOTOS. Managing agent: M & N MANAGEMENT CORP. This owner has 23 buildings on record, 12 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 7, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1022250030, HPD building ID 27591. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 207 St (1), 4 min walk
- Dyckman St (A), 5 min walk
- Inwood-207 St (A), 5 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 24 open (9 class C, 7 class B, 8 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 16 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 2 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.