121 East 37 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00893-0015Map
Owner of record: Kay-Medix Corporation
121 East 37 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Kay-Medix Corporation. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2021. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 34
- 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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system at apartment to building front entrance. located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail on rear yard balcony located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture cover in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete steps 1,2,and 3 . at front areaway, 1st story
Feb 28, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stopping material removed at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire guard coverage continuing for 24 hours until further notice building throughout
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughtout
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at cellar
Sep 13, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar
Sep 13, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at cellar
Sep 13, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at cellar
Sep 13, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall and ceiling 1st sty rear apt 1c rear room. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1984 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires 1st sty rear apt 1c rear room. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1984 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to boiler room cellar.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs pub halls all stys.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring cellar.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system basement sty public hall near mailboxes and boiler room door.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system basement sty public hall near mailboxes and at boiler room r57.
Jul 20, 1984
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 10, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p20811
Dec 20, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide proper lighting in and to motor room
Dec 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls. observed at exposure#4 facade in a state of disrepair with cracks, bricks missing, also metal flashing deteriorating under coping stone., maintain exterior building wall
Mar 27, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
59bb07,57m07,68b07,100m07,99m09-59bb07)brake tag expired. 99m07)provide current cat 1 tag. 57m07)fire extinguisher missing. 68b07)maint. log not logged. 100m07)electrical box missing covers and exposed wires in
Aug 14, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const ops.noted:upon insp of bldg & apt 3b, excessive amount of dust observed the.the staircases & hallways on each fl have heavy dust.apt 3b (which is oc
Jul 11, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted const docs @jobsite @time of insp.noted:locn is an active const site under permit #123061328.a tenant is currently residing on the 3rd fl in apt 3b upon insp of locn did not
Jul 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit noted:upon insp of the outdoor space from apt 3b located on the 3rd fl,observed 3 air conditioning units on top of steel dunnage each w/an electrcial panel.no plans or permits for mechanical
Jul 11, 2018 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner,no fire stoppingper bc712.3;27-345.-work noted.at apartment 2a & 2b & 2c located on the second floor level,removed all fire stopping on wall & ceilings thro
Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.i observed in cellar boiler room an newly installed gas boiler with all new piping controls and connections.laa permit#122316074 was disapproved on 7-15-16 and is still is dissaprovement s
Sep 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3303.10.tenant protection plan not being complied with.work noted:contractor is currently working on alt2 job number 123061328 which entails renovation of apartments throughout this occupied building.tenant p
Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 2pm 1-boiler installed in basement no application on file for new boiler. rmdy: obtain permit.
Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
B254:36,50a.50a:pipe safety or relief value discharge down.
Oct 29, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
B254:34b,15,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e.50a:flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.50b:remove (grill )from b.r.wall.50c:install fresh air intake 3' above grade.50d:clean out plate missing on boiler section.50e:separa
Oct 29, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
B101.50a:50a:no work permit filed w/dob for gas fired (well melain ) boiler.
Oct 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30z4,32m7,75u5,33p17,35p17,10d6,10x12,57o2,47h15. 32- duct cover missing top cor 10- 6th floor push button not working.elevator do not go tothe floor repair.
Jun 26, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 24, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 23, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,469 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 893 / 15
- Assessed value
- $1,419,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115328, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 121 East 37 Street
Who owns 121 East 37 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kay-Medix Corporation.
Does 121 East 37 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 East 37 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 121 East 37 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 East 37 Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.