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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2021

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
2
About 17% of the building's 12 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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 · 34

  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide fire guard coverage continuing for 24 hours until further notice building throughout

    Sep 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughtout

    Sep 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at cellar

    Sep 13, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring cellar.

    Jul 20, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.