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121 West 3 Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00543-0061Map

Owner of record: Washington Sq Realty

121 West 3 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1879 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Washington Sq Realty. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.

    Apr 1, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.

    May 29, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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.

    Aug 27, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Aug 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door pub hall stairs bulkhead to roof.

    Aug 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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.

    Aug 27, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door pub hall bulkhead to roof.

    Aug 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal door bulkhead to roof.

    Aug 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of flood light installed rear yard pigtail exposed wiring used.

    Aug 26, 1977

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at front west.

    Aug 26, 1977

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Aug 26, 1977

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 2

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 14, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 1, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit noted 2nd fl has been divided into 2 apts where c of o states 1 apt & part of duplex c of o #77277 all work completed remedy obtain proper permits & plans with dob or retore to c of o spec

    Aug 1, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o noted 2nd fl has 2 apts where c of o # 77277 states 1 apt only and part duplex remedy discontinue illegal use as amend c of o

    Aug 1, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 17

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1879
Floors
5
Residential units
6
Building area
6,398 ft²
Lot area
1,807 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
543 / 61
Assessed value
$2,503,350
Landmark / historic district
South Village Historic District

HPD registration #124555, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 121 West 3 Street

Who owns 121 West 3 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Washington Sq Realty.

Does 121 West 3 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 121 West 3 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 121 West 3 Street built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 121 West 3 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.