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552 WEST 188 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10040

552 WEST 188 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10040 is a 30-unit rental building in Washington Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
552 WEST
188 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Washington Heights · 10040
Neighborhood overview
Washington Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10040
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Washington Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Inwood· 0.44 miWashington Heights· 1.57 miWashington Heights· 1.63 miHamilton Heights· 2.92 miHarlem· 3.04 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
27
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

552 WEST 188 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Washington Heights, NYC

Washington Heights · Manhattan, NY, 10040
Built 19166 floors30 unitsBBL 1021580012
Current rent range
$1,850 – $2,700 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★1.01 reviews
Verified reviewsGPOwned byGVS PROPERTIES IV, LLC10 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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★★★★★
1.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 1 review
Rent-stabilized building in Manhattan. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations12last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews11.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units30DHCR records
Building age110 ybuilt 1916
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$1,850/mo
3 listings
2 BR
$2,312/mo
9 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed3 listings
$3,331
$3,331
2 Bed9 listings
$4,508
$4,508
$3k$4k$5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper Manhattan
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,327
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.4%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
10%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
151 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
47
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
77
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
27
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2613
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
1296302020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 12311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

12 total
  • Pest Infestation
    2
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    2
  • Water Leak
    2
  • Door/Lock
    1
  • Paint/Plaster
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    40
  • Noise - Residential
    26
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    15
  • Derelict Vehicles
    5
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    4

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTNov 1, 2024

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 55, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class CNOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANTNov 1, 2024

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 55, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDNov 1, 2024

    § 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 AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 1, 2024

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS DROP LADDER IN AN EXTENDED DOWN POSTION FIRE ESCAPE AT EAST YARD

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 1, 2024

    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 55, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

1.0 /5
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1 reviews
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0%
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1★
100%

Pros: I got my apartment on a cheap price due to the pandemic.  Cons: The super is not up to date nor knows about any of the apartments they’re being renovated. Super dose not walk vacant apartments to see if they ar…

negativeMar 2021
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

7 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Hardwood Floors
  • View
  • Good Cause
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Has Evictions
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

GVS PROPERTIES IV, LLC

Portfolio of 10 buildingsMEMBER: EFSTAHIOS VALIOTISMail: 31-10 37TH AVENUE,, LIC, NY, 11101

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B6.8
Averaged across 10 buildings
10
buildings
3.4
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

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  • A570 WEST 190 STREETManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A-566 WEST 190 STREETManhattan8.6 / 10
  • A-9 THAYER STREETManhattan8.0 / 10
  • B961 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan6.8 / 10
  • C+38 SICKLES STREETManhattan5.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1916Building constructed30 units · 6 floors
  2. nowGVS PROPERTIES IV, LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 10 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

552 WEST 188 STREET · Manhattan · 40.853° N, -73.930° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
7 schools nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Washington Heights

The Fort Tryon Park area of Washington Heights is Manhattan's most underrated neighborhood — the Cloisters medieval museum, sweeping Hudson views from the Heather Garden, and a tight-knit residential community that feels worlds away from Midtown.

901buildings tracked4.0avg LucidIQ$3,331median 1BR
43,653population$59kmedian income85%renters
ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1916
Building constructed
30 units · 6 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
27 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: GVS PROPERTIES IV, LLC
Portfolio includes 10 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMFeb 8, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 3, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 29, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 28, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMNov 25, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMNov 6, 2025

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMAug 10, 2025

    Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,046
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,850 – $1,850
    44% belowArea: $3,331
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,925 – $2,700
    49% belowArea: $4,508
Compared to median rents in 10040

Review Summary

1 reviews
1.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 1.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: I got my apartment on a cheap price due to the pandemic.  Cons: The super is not up to date nor knows about any of the apartments they’re being renovate…"
— Anonymous · Mar 2021
Read all 1 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

The Fort Tryon Park area of Washington Heights is Manhattan's most underrated neighborhood — the Cloisters medieval museum, sweeping Hudson views from the Heather Garden, and a tight-knit residential community that feels worlds away from Midtown.

ParksHidden GemViewsAffordableResidential

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 181 STM101
    0.3 mi7 min
  • AMSTERDAM AV/W 181 STM101
    0.4 mi7 min
  • W 181 ST/AMSTERDAM AVBx3Bx11Bx13Bx35
    0.4 mi7 min
  • W 181 ST/AMSTERDAM AVBx36Bx3Bx35Bx13
    0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 189Elementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • P.s. 048 P.o. Michael J. BuczekElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • High School For Media And CommunicationsHigh School
    0.2 mi5 min
  • High School For Law And Public ServiceHigh School
    0.2 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • American Dream Charter School IiElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Equity Project Charter School (the)Charter
    0.3 mi6 min
  • The Equity Project Charter School - Early Childhood ProgramCharter
    0.3 mi7 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Yeshiva University High SchoolHigh School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • St Elizabeth SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Yeshiva Rabbi S R HirschElementary
    0.3 mi6 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10040
Violent96
Property406
Quality-of-life966
Total incidents1,305
PRECINCT
Top precinct#34
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1916
Floors6
Total units30
Rent-stab units30
ClassC1
BBL1021580012

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