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120 University Place

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00571-0025Map

Owner of record: University Place Associates,

120 University Place is an elevator apartment building built in 1959 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 92 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is University Place Associates,. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on October 26, 2016. 2 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 40 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
102

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 26, 2016

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
40
About 43% of the building's 92 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 · 41

  • 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
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 22, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 29, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from north located at apt 6a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roache at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 21, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at rubbish chute room at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 21, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    § 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

    Jun 21, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot on front south west at fire escape, 6th story

    Jun 21, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bromn colored water running from all fixtures in the apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2002 · Apt 6C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed on the apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 7h, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2001 · Apt 7H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7h, 7th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2001 · Apt 7H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of canopy blocking egress front window 2 sty northeast apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1991 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1991 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling thru out 2 sty northeast apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Jul 15, 1991 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty southeast apt 2f johnson. , section '' ''

    Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty west apt 6l johnson. located at apt 6l

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 6L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty west apt 6l. located at apt 6l

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 6L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls 5 sty west apt 6l thru out. located at apt 6l

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 6L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires light fixture 5 sty public hall.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls inceneraters all stys.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard areaway.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line from west yard.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty west apt 3l mr smith tenant. , section '' ''

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.03b adm code device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable tank clock cellar boiler room.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires at ceiling 6 sty front west apt 6l private hall. , section '' ''

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 6L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass of window at east lower sash 6 sty front west apt 6l front room. , section '' ''

    Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 6L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line lock and chain lot line west court r73.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 6 sty public hall at southeast.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors hopper and closet basement sty incinerator r6.

    Mar 4, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at bathroom 1 sty northeast apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout 1 sty northeast apt 2d. , section '' ''

    Feb 13, 1990 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code maintain and keep on premises such records relating to time when window frames and sashes and dwelling units were last painted.

    May 26, 1977

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes pots 1st & 6th sty balcony north court north west fire escape.

    May 26, 1977

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes pots 5th sty balcony north court north east fire escape.

    May 26, 1977

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6th sty 2nd from north at west apt 7a. located at apt 7a

    May 26, 1977 · Apt 7A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 25

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 8, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 8, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 17, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 6, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 13, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 21, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 9, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • 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, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1080-local law 10/80 - facade facade optional

    Jul 1, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 2, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #901228. remedy: submit acceptable require

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate,form,application etc. containing a material false statements. noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on sec#26 of pwi job app#12307011z which was filed on 5-1-17 by check

    Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described iniitial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repa

    Dec 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide safety measures(sidewalk shed)to protect public from hazardous condition-unsafe fisp tech report filed for cycle 6 on 2/14/07.rem:provide safety measures as per fisp rcny 103-04.

    Aug 3, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa

    Sep 17, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. east elevation (north end) observedblocks of wood improperly installed under ac unit on the 6th flr. south elevation (east end) observed blocks of wood under ac units on the

    Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    67x10. 67x10-communication inoperative repair.

    Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having wall signage signage projecting more than 12" across the street line remedy remove illegal signage

    Aug 7, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having illuminated canopy signage with a surface area exceeding 12 sq ft 2 not limited to the name and address of the establishment remedy remove illegal signage

    Aug 7, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Haveing sign attached to a ffire escape remedy remove illegal work

    Aug 7, 2002 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.

    Oct 23, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35p17,52z9,43m7 35 provide access machine room, 57 remove pit, 43 provide pump unit.

    Jun 19, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a fourth round technical report: periodic inspectionof exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the department of buildings and regulations. remedy: file the

    Apr 14, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occapancy contaray to that allowed by the certificate of occapancy #50701 side walk cafe at front of restarant 18 seats. remedy: discontine illegal use or amend certificate of occapancy.

    Sep 20, 1994

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to submit a third round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior wall and appurtenances as required by local law 10 of 1980 and the deparmtment of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file

    Jun 29, 1994 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Fire escape drop ladder obstructed by awning at 120 university place corner store working on awning gourmet shop kwik bakery awning is illuminated remedy remove obstruction immediately

    Sep 22, 1988 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted fixed pipe rail and canvas awning sign gourmet shop kwik bakery erected over 1st floor store front. remedy obtain permits or remove awning

    Sep 22, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted fixed pipe rail and canvas awning sign olivieri fine imports erected over 1 sty front. remedy obtain permits or remove awning

    Sep 22, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 7P

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 24, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 30, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 30, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 12, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 12, 2009 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 12, 2007 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 26, 2006 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2006 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 9, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 9, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 6A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D8)
Year built
1959
Floors
7
Residential units
92
Building area
59,299 ft²
Lot area
10,204 ft²
Zoning
C1-7
Community board
102
Council district
2
Block / lot
571 / 25
Assessed value
$8,203,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #137894, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 120 University Place

Who owns 120 University Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is University Place Associates,.

Does 120 University Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 120 University Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 40 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 43% of its 92 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 120 University Place built?

City records list 1959 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 120 University Place?

It has 92 residential units and 95 units in total.

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