120 West 21 Street
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00796-0048Map
Owner of record: Udr Chelsea LLC
120 West 21 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2000 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 210 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is Udr Chelsea LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2025. 9 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 50
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 7
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Aug 6, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 514, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''west''
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 514
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 30, 2023
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 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.
Mar 8, 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 50
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 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 - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 13, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Site safety none
Cs-site safety none
Dec 28, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 25, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. department of building records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class multiple dwelling. now apartment 901 is used/c
Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide the required class "j" fire alarm system for transient use at apartment 901. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Apr 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
28-323.1 failure to maintain parking structure in safe condition.note:observed on an active parking structure consisting of 2 level(at gl level 1 and below gl cellar level 2)crack and visible water penetration
Jan 2, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #912701.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. at garage 1st fl on left of entry,missing fire stopping in cmv block fire wall at three locations with conduit & drai
Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door:total obstruction.exit door in cellar is in the locked closed position.remedy:remove obstruction.
Oct 4, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit signs.cellar level & main level there are no exit signs showing the way out in an emergency situation.remedy:install exit signs.
Oct 4, 2007 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
60u15 #60-u-15 provide city device. no.
May 6, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85u05/34o11 #34-o-11- replace covers and secure all covers.
May 6, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. noted: due to excavation and erecting of brace wall approx 14'x0" deep to brace the wall of earth from cemetery ground, caused grace
May 23, 2000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to provide fence at perimeter of demolition site demolition completed prior to 12-5088 remedy provide fence as required by building code
Feb 3, 1989
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work forthwith.
Oct 25, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Oct 25, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work forthwith.
Oct 25, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1507
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 514
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 514
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 201
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 508
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D8)
- Year built
- 2000
- Floors
- 14
- Residential units
- 210
- Building area
- 174,621 ft²
- Lot area
- 21,344 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-3A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 796 / 48
- Assessed value
- $38,926,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #141551, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 120 West 21 Street
Who owns 120 West 21 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Udr Chelsea LLC.
Does 120 West 21 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 West 21 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 120 West 21 Street built?
City records list 2000 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 120 West 21 Street?
It has 210 residential units and 212 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.