# 88 Morningside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10027

BBL 1019620019 · Block 1962 · Lot 19 · BIN 1059506  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/88-morningside-drive-1019620019  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 400 W 119 St; 402 W 119 St; 86-88 Morningside Dr

## Summary

88 Morningside Drive (Manhattan, NY 10027; tax lot BBL 1019620019) is a 285-unit elevator apartment building (building class D9: elevator apartments, miscellaneous), built around 1925, on a 17,661 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $35,434,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 17 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active ECB violations, six open HPD violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 30 311 requests in the past 12 months and 13 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “88 Morningside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10027 (BBL 1019620019)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/88-morningside-drive-1019620019. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 17 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 6 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Building class: D9 – Elevator apartments, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 15
- Units: 285 residential / 288 total
- Lot area: 17,661 sq ft · Building area: 189,905 sq ft
- Zoning: R8
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $35,434,000, assessed value $15,945,300, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

No records found.

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123554304 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF ADA ACCESSIBLE DOOR AT BUILDING ENTRANCE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-05-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123393158 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPAIR 6 RUSTED & DAMAGED COLUMNS AT THE 16TH FLOOR (ROOF). NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-08-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123330573 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION TO COMBINE APTS. 8N & 8O ON THE 8TH FLOOR. NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION; NEW PARTITIONS & DOORS AS SHOWN; REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES, FINISHES, TILEWORK, KITCHEN CABINETS. NO … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-02-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121919905 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLDING ON THE ROOF AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE IN USE OF OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-06-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121121909 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-03-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120994111 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED TO REMOVE ANSUL HOOD IN PENTHOUSE KITCHEN TO REMOVE VIOLATION #E339936 (FIRE DEPARTMENT) NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-03-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120604710 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE (4) NEW HOT WATER BOILERS WITH INTEGRAL BURNERS. REPLACE (2) NEW HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS. RECONNECT NEW BOILERS TO EXISTING GAS LINE. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-06-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104454733 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO BE REPLACED THROUGHOUT ENTIRENBUILDING (FL OORS 1 THRU 15 AND PENHOUSE) NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-10-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104269612 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 50' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-08-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103480742 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH FOR FIRE ALARM MODIFICAT IONS TO EXISTING SYSTEM AS PER LANS. NEW FIRE COMMAND STATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-07-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103511816 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILED TO AMEND C OF O TO INDICATE A NEW USE GROUP FOR COMMUNITY FACILITY. NOT FOR PROFIT INSTITUTION WITHOUT SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS ON THE ENTIRE FIRST FLOOR. PROPOSE TO RENOVATE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-04-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103151517 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING ABOVE THE 15th FLOOR CEILING OF THE BUILING.NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR MEANS OF EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-06-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102704575 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 238' DURING FACADE REPAIR.-NO CHANGE IN USE ,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SHED TO COMP LY WITH LL33/91. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-04-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101755414 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RESTORATION OF EXISTING VAULT AT WEST SIDE COURT YARD. ALL WORK WITHIN PROPERTY BOUNDRIES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-06-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 101575305 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-04-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101301306 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SHED 32' DURING FACADE REPAIR. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33 /91. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-07-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100665772 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SHED 24' ON W. 119TH ST. DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-08-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00916929-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-08-10, expires 2024-02-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00916929-S1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-08-10, expires 2024-02-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-06-01 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00746487-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2022-06-01, expires 2023-02-28. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 148. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1019620019/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NORTH ELEVATION EXPOSURE 1:OBSERVED INADEQUATED A/C UNIT SUPPORT ON THE 7TH FLOOR.REM:MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE,INSTALL ADEQUATE A/C UNIT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-07-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. OBSERVED (2) THREE BEDROOM, CLASS 'A' APARTMENTS PRESENT ON 16TH FLOOR (PENTHOUSE). C/O #66144 DOES NOT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-08-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: B254,36 FOUND A.O.SMITH BOILER MODEL #HW-399 300 NOT REGISTERED. REGISTER BOILER AND SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-12-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT.NOTED AS:AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION,THE EXTERIOR WALL CONDITION CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED IN INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING(LOBBY OR VESTIBULE ROOM)REM:COMPLY WITH CO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-29 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED CEILING ERECTED AT WEST BULKHEAD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 11V: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 11 STY 1 FROM EAST AT SOUTH APT 11V SECTION STUDENT. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 11V: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING 11TH STY 1ST FROM EAST AT SOUTH APT 11V INNER SECTION. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 12V: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 12TH STY 1ST FROM EAST AT SOUTH APT 12V INNER SECTION BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 12V. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 15V: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 15TH STY 1ST FROM WEST AT SOUTH APT 15V INNER SECTION CENTER ROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-24 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-24 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ABANDONING VEHICLE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-12-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-11-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-10-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-10-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Plumbing – Radiator; Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Plumbing – Radiator; Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Plumbing – Radiator; Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3N): Plumbing – Steam Pipe/Riser; Plumbing – Radiator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Horn. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 43. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1019620019/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-01-15 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Servicerep Hrmanservicectr. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-01-15 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Monica Kuth, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-01-15 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Diego Rivera, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-01-15 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer David Greenberg, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-01-15 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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