121 East 97 Street
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01625-0010Map
Owner of record: Ap Capital LLC
121 East 97 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ap Capital LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 18 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 61
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
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 · 36
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intrecom system from the building entrance door to the wall panel. in the foyer located at apt 44, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 44
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2023 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2023 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2023 · Apt 35
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protuding 6in beyond window sill at 5th story balcony at front of building at fire escape
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protuding 6in beyond window sill at 4th story balcony at front of building at fire escape
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads 1 thru 4 from bottom
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 35
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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 - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures the range in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 34
Open — Nov certified late - 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 1, 2015
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 35, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 35
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 35, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 35
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 35
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 13, 2nd story
Apr 12, 2001 · Apt 13
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2000 · Apt 33
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marbel saddle in the bathroom located at apt 33, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2000 · Apt 33
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2000 · Apt 31
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2000 · Apt 31
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 33, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2000 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 33, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2000 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 33, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2000 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 41, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''front'', at south
Sep 12, 2000 · Apt 41
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''front'', at south
Sep 12, 2000 · Apt 41
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective kitchen sink cabinet 3 sty northeast apt 23. , section '' ''
Jun 1, 1999 · Apt 23
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bathroom washbasin cabinet 3 sty northeast apt 23. , section '' ''
Jun 1, 1999 · Apt 23
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective faucet knobs shower stall bathroom 3 sty north apt 25 , section '' ''
Jun 27, 1996 · Apt 25
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement tile floor bathroom 3 sty north apt 25 , section '' ''
Jun 27, 1996 · Apt 25
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective water damaged wood kitchen sink top 3 sty north apt 25 , section '' ''
Jun 27, 1996 · Apt 25
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Found hb smith model #28-11 oil fired boiler with exposed wiring, dirty glass gauge, openings on ceiling and walls, boiler room door not fire rated, pressuretrol manifold not to be less than 1/2", barometric da
Dec 17, 2024
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg - haz. defects noted: severly corroded fire escape throughout. noted location: exposure # 3. remedy: repair defect, maintain bldg.
Mar 20, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space where required. noted: no secondary means of egress provided from the rear yard. remedy: provide required means of egress, provide fire guard
Mar 20, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit.work noted:@ 1st flr of permises southwest side created 2 openings to install 2 new doors.remedy: obtain permits or restoreto prior legal conditions.
Dec 1, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to cofo #46549 dated 11/15/56.illegal occupancy noted:1st flr occupied as apts only no 2 stores observed.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy or amend cofo.
Dec 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 1W
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- General
Signage missing
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 22
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 22
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 20, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 19, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 18, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 10, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 35
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 45
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 45
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 34
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 35
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 35
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 21
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 21
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2011 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 35
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 21
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 24
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2004 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 1W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 9,765 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,523 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1625 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,315,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106023, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 121 East 97 Street
Who owns 121 East 97 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ap Capital LLC.
Does 121 East 97 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 East 97 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 121 East 97 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 East 97 Street?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.