120 East 31 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00886-0075Map
Owner of record: Lexington Associates,
120 East 31 Street is a hotel built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is Lexington Associates,. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. City tax records listed 110 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 95
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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
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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door (hinges) at west at public hall, 4th story
Jun 5, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 8th story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door from cellar to front area way (north)
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door from cellar to rear yard
Mar 8, 2024
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.
Nov 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.
Mar 15, 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
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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.
Feb 15, 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 1, 2021
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 - 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 25, 2019
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.
Oct 5, 2018
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 6, 2017
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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures (gas ranges)
Aug 7, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 3rd story, section at southwest
Nov 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 32
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Feb 18, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Feb 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Emergency power none
Ll2604e-emergency power none
Mar 31, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 12, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 8, 2003
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jun 24, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
37 secure all relags to control board
Aug 31, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) replacement warm electric traveling cables
Jun 13, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 28
- Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c/o#27147 indicates building to be legally approved as a class a apt and olt class a sros. now building occupied rooms.rmdy:discont
Apr 7, 2017 · Penalty $48,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with direction of swing. all exit doors swings against directions of egress travel for transient (hotel) rmdy: comply with code.
Apr 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1008.1.2.2 failure to comply w/direction of swing. all exit doors swings against direction of egress travel for transient(hostel). remedy: comply w/code.
Jan 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c/o #27147 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a' apts & olt class'a' sro's. now bldg occupied as a transient use with
Jan 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1008.1.13 failure to comply w/height of exit door requirements. noted: exit door in cellar leading to street level (front) is aporox 5'7" door shell not be less than 80". remedy: comply w/code.
Jan 14, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1023.1 failure to comply w/exit discharge requirement. noted: at rear yard marked w/exit sign lead back into bldg (cellar) from fire escape. remedy: comply w/exit discharge requirements.
Jan 14, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at cellar level exit passageway/marked w/exit signs/obstructed by columns & gas meter. remedy: remove obstruction.
Jan 14, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: install water,waste & gas lines for laundry room. create opening to install door at rear wall install new entrance door (sliding door). remedy: stop all work. obtain permit.
Oct 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1008.1.2.2 failure to comply w/direction of swing. all exit doorsleading into exit stair (internal) & exit door leading to cellar from fire escape swings against direction of egress travel for transient
Oct 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1023.1 failure to comply w/exit discharge requirements noted: at rear yard marked w/exit sign lead back to bldg (cellar) from fire escape. remedy: comply w/exit discharge requirements.
Oct 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #279147 illegal occupancy noted: 1) at cellar level create laundry room,locker & employee lounge room 2) at 1 fl create hotel concierge desk & 2nd office.
Oct 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 in electrical/sprinkler closet (corridor) remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Oct 17, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes. c/o #271147 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a' apt & olt class'a' sro's. now bldg occupied as a transient noted
Oct 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1008.1.1.3 failure to comply w/height of exit door requirements. noted exit door in cellar leading to street level (front) is approx 5'7" door shall not be less than 80". remedy: comply w/code.
Oct 17, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8.,27-371(j) found at rear yard fire exit door through bldg w/a keyed lever lock at yard side & push bar at
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
28-211.1 filing a false certificate of correction with the nyc dob pursuant to a.c. section 28-204.2. noted: respondent filed acertifica of correction on 8/8/08 for ecb# 34399878r & on 10/10/08 an inspection
Oct 10, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
This is 2nd offence of an extremely hazardous condition prior ecb 34400204x noted that location was occupied contrary to c of o # 27147,where legal occupancy of 2 apts & 103 sro rooms have been converted to 36
Sep 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Non-hazardous
48a/50b/50a. 50a- steam gauge attached using anti-syphen device made of material not within code regulation 50b- furnance sight glass dirty.
Feb 6, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c of o 27147 2 apt.s and 103 sro rooms convertedto 36 permanent resident sro rooms and 72 transient hotel rooms. remedy: cease illegal occupancy forthwith.
Nov 26, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Egress obstruction in an 8 story sro/hotel with 36 permanent residents and 72 transient hotel rms. 1 bicycles stored on fire escape. 2) marked egress rt to western property is locked or blocked. 3) marked egres
Nov 26, 2005 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. installation of fire alarm system (photo) w/o a permit. permit #101332933 disapproved 08/16/1996. (august 16, 1996). remedy: only do work with approved permits.
Nov 26, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor. location is an 8 story building with 42 permanent residents and 68 transient hotel rooms: fire escape at rear of building terminates in cellar level
Jul 8, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permits.work noted as follows 8w1 and 8w2 walls removed &combined 8e1 and 8e2 walls removed and comined 7w1 and 7w2 walls remo-ved and combined.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condit
May 3, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o,57o,73o.
Jan 12, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46t 74# 74 repair the worn & gred play
Nov 19, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
53b,8v
Nov 25, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q,37d,37 secured all relays to control board
Aug 14, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept. records. south east corner apt. with direct egress to rear fire escape from interior ofapt. converted to 2 seperated hotel rooms at 6th floor. remedy:discont
Oct 20, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 110
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2018 · Apt 508
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 111
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 208
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 110
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 105
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 306
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 202
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 108ST
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2016 · Apt 108
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 310
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2016 · Apt 108
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2016 · Apt 602
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 108
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2014 · Apt 503
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 207
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 207
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 306
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 206
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 306
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 306
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 707
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 306
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 8
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 23,632 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,802 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-5A
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 886 / 75
- Assessed value
- $2,974,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #123235, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 120 East 31 Street
Who owns 120 East 31 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Associates,.
Does 120 East 31 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 East 31 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 110 rent-stabilized units here in 2024. To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 120 East 31 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.