188 Marcy Avenue
188 Marcy Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has 8 open HPD violations, 4 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (77/100).
Multi-family elevator · 348 units · Built 1963
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 77/100)
- 4 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.
- 4 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
Fewer open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (8 open, 4 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 4 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Medium (10 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (3 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
8 open violations: 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 0 class A. 8 issued in the last 12 months. 80 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2025-06-27. Newest violation issued 2026-08-06.
1 closed in the last 90 days. Median 120 days from issue to close for the 9 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, 6th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6H, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6H), issued 2025-11-20. HPD violation 18391973
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 21st floor. REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BATHTUB/CUT HAZARD IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 21D, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 21D), issued 2025-07-01. HPD violation 18047752
- Class C: Broken window or sash, kitchen, 21st floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH WINDOWS/CUT HAZARD IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 21D, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 21D), issued 2025-06-27. HPD violation 18047758
- Class C: Floor or stair defect, 21st floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYLE FLOOR TILES/CUT HAZARD IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 21D, 21st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 21D), issued 2025-06-27. HPD violation 18047755
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AND ITS ASSEMBLIES AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO PUBLIC HALL STAIR CASE ''A'' AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-08-06. HPD violation 19124402
- Class B: Leak or water damage, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2A), issued 2026-08-06. HPD violation 19124397
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 4E), issued 2025-12-30. HPD violation 18535176
- Class B: Mold, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A2, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 18083867 ISSUED 11-JUL-25 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b). (apt A2), issued 2025-11-12. HPD violation 18366449
311 housing complaints
11 in the last 12 months, 82 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (5), Heat/Hot Water (4), Water Leak (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 10 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 5 infested, 0 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 3 infested, 3 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
3 open DOB violations. 7 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
16 executed evictions in the last 3 years (18 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: WILLIAMSBURG HOUSING PRESERVATION, LP. Head officer: ELIZABETH MORONTA. Managing agent: RELIANT REALTY SERVICES, LLC. This owner has 8 buildings on record, 0 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 6, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3021410019, HPD building ID 808092. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Marcy Av (M, J, Z), 1 min walk
- Hewes St (M, J), 6 min walk
- Broadway (G), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 8 open (4 class C, 4 class B). 1 rent-impairing | −9 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 11 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 10 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 16 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 3 open DOB violations | 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 2026-10-27.