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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 41
- 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at public hall, 6th story
Apr 29, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roache at lobby, 1st story
Jun 21, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- 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
Jun 21, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty southeast apt 2f johnson. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires light fixture 5 sty public hall.
Mar 4, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
Mar 4, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls inceneraters all stys.
Mar 4, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard areaway.
Mar 4, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty west apt 3l mr smith tenant. , section '' ''
Mar 4, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.