120 Elizabeth Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00470-0039Map
Owner of record: Jing Cheng Realty INC.
120 Elizabeth Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Jing Cheng Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 85
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 107
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 85
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories throughout at public hall stairs
Jan 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, west wall, north wall, and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Nov 6, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public hall at all stories
Jul 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure front bottom rail at north section on 2nd story balcony, front south fire escape
Apr 18, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal fencing door at building front cellar stairs & obstructeds fire escape drop ladder to street landing .
Apr 18, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door to boiler room locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 19, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 4, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Failure to post/ properly post active work permit in a conspicuous place to the public for electrical work at 1st floor. active permit on file with the department but is not posted anywhere on premises. permit
Dec 4, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: lack of required means of egress. at time of inspection observed cellar setup as sleeping quarters (habitable) space. no secondary means of egress provided
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintain or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at time of inspection observed at (#1 cellar level middle left) setup with bed personal belongings, medication, food items. pri
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintain or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at time of inspection observed at (#3 cellar level rear right) setup with beds personal belongings, medication, food items, min
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintain or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at time of inspection observed at (#2 cellar level rear left) setup with bed personal belongings, medication, food items, mini
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintain or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at time of inspection observed at (#4 cellar level right middle) setup with beds personal belongings, medication, food items. p
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Dwelling converted, maintain or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at time of inspection observed at (#5 cellar level center rear) setup with beds personal belongings, medication, food items. pr
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed full height partition walls erected creating separate rooms. also electrical installed for lighting, receptacles. no permits for work types. all work 100% c
Sep 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records.illegal occupancy.noted:at 1st floor(right side)converted/occupiedas a adult physician culture establishment-*message parlor"c&c wing in
Aug 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
1st floor level has been occupied as a adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment(as per zr12-10)-message parlor"c&c wing inc"with 3 massage rooms without a bsa approval as required
Aug 18, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Filed c/c or other related materials containing false statement.respondent filed c/c on1/22/20 for notice that conditions which repsondent described as having been corrected has been contd to exist.illegal mass
Aug 18, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb violation #35455428j issued on 12/10/19 pursuant to 28-204.2. remedy: file a c of c
Jul 21, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records illegal occupancy noted at 1st flr right portion converted occupied as physical culture establishment "beauty spa" with 3 rooms and 3 massage tables total witho
Dec 10, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Zr73-36/at 1st floor right portion occupied as an adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment "beauty spa" massage parlor without bsa approval as per zr12-10.previous vio #35425518x
Dec 10, 2019 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records. illegal occupancy noted:at 1st fl having converted level to 2 stores and occupied theright side(120 a) as physical culture establishment-massage parlor "be
Jun 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Zr 73-36 at 1st fl at store at right side occupied as an adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment "beauty spa" w/o bsa approval as required per zr 12-10. remedy:discontinue illega
Jun 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted:at 1st fl erected partition walls to create a 2 stores at 1st fl and at store at right side erected partition walls to create 3 room(2 as massage room). remedy:obtain required perm
Jun 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-20
Feb 18, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the condition cited in e.c.b. n.o.v. #34851804m gut rehab of cellar. no permits have been issued to remedy the condi
Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov#34851804m gut rehab of cellar.no permits have been issued to remedy conditions cited
Oct 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at the cellar the entire area has been "built out" with new partitions,flooring ceiling & new electric for use as a back rub,foot massage center. all work 100% complete,with rear &
Jun 7, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records. noted: at the cellar a back rub/reflexology office has been built & occupied contrary to the c of o and/or building dept records.
Jun 7, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 10,866 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,581 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2G
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 470 / 39
- Assessed value
- $725,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114797, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.
Questions about 120 Elizabeth Street
Who owns 120 Elizabeth Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jing Cheng Realty INC..
Does 120 Elizabeth Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 Elizabeth Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 82% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 120 Elizabeth Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 120 Elizabeth Street?
It has 22 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.