120 West 3 Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00543-0019Map
Owner of record: 551 Second Avenue LLC
120 West 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 551 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 147
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 374
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 147
- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east and west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east , west and south walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 18, 2026 · Apt 12
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
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 17, 2025
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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at cellar
Oct 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs at cellar
Oct 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 7, 2024
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 - 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 16, 2022
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jun 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wood planks on 2nd sty balcony at front of building , 2nd story
May 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building street entrance door
Jan 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 *degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Aug 30, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Aug 30, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 11, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 7, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Found h b smith (model 19 he 9) gas fired boiler had to cease use boiler due to high co readings in boiler room. hazardous condition do not operate boiler until all hazrdous conditions are corrected & dob is no
Sep 10, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb violation#35437639k issued on 07-10-2019.rem:file a certificate of correction.
Jul 26, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for ecb violation#35437639k issued on 07/10/2019.rem:file certificate of correction.
Jun 2, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. c/o #66191 indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.now apt #7 at 2nd floor converted/used
Jul 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc903.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use (apt 7)remedy: disontinue illegal use.
Jul 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1,1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use. (apt #7)remedy:discontinue
Jul 10, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use (apt 7)class "j" remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Jul 10, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: front bldg facade decorative masonry over windows on 2,3,4 floor cracked. remedy: repair the cracks.
Jun 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.front building facade decorative masonary over windows on 2,3,4 floor cracked,crumbling.rem:repair/replace
Apr 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue #35316679y date of issue 02-20-2018.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at front facade exp #1 store lintel throughout floor are in disrepair,cracking,spalling,scaling,crumbling,some c
Mar 26, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Reissue#35244951y date of issue 06/27/17.failure to maintaing bldg in code compliant manner at front facade exp#1 stone lintels throughout floor are indisrepair,cracking,spalling scaling,crumbling,some cracked
Feb 2, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue#35244951y date of issue 6-27-17. front facade exp#1 stone lintels throughout floor area in disrepair cracking,spalling scaling,crumbling,some cracked window sills cornince paint peel. remedy: repair & r
Dec 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue#35244951y date 6-27-17 at front facade exp#1 stone lintels throughout floor are in disrepair,cracking spalling,scaling,crumbling. some cracked window sills cornice paint peel. remedy: repair &/or replac
Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at front of bldg,stone lintels throughout floors, arc in disrepair,cracking,spalling,scaling,and crumbling,some cracked window sills cornice.rem:repair/an
Sep 12, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at front face exp # stone lintels throughout floor are in.disrepair cracking,spalling,scaling,crumbling,some cracked window sills cornice paint peel u
Aug 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at front facade,exp#1 stone lintels throughout floor are in disrepair,cracking,spalling,scaling,crumbling. some cracked window sills conrnice paint peel
Jun 27, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: c of o #66191 dated 7.9.68 permits cellar to be occupied by 1 store class 6 & boiler room and storage; 2 stores occupy cellar at time
Jan 23, 2009
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit work noted: interior demolition of plaster wallsand ceiling and removal of interior partitions at 1st fl. east and west stores. remedy: stop all work file plans and obtain permits.
Jan 11, 1989 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 19
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2024 · Apt APT9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 23, 2024 · Apt APT9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2024 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 9C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt APT6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt WHOLE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 10
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 23, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 18, 2018 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 10,845 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 543 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,522,350
- Landmark / historic district
- South Village Historic District
HPD registration #109109, last renewed May 28, 2026.
Questions about 120 West 3 Street
Who owns 120 West 3 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 551 Second Avenue LLC.
Does 120 West 3 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 West 3 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 120 West 3 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 120 West 3 Street?
It has 12 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.