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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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
110

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 · 19

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 25, 2019

    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 5, 2018

    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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures (gas ranges)

    Aug 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

    1p5278

    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

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

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.