roofy

142 East 117 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01644-0156Map

Owner of record: Njb Lex LLC

142 East 117 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Njb Lex LLC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
335

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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
16
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • 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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinets at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
Show 40 more ↓
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at lower sash inside pane presenting a cut hazard. second window from north at east. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchenette , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperative hinges in the entrance located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    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.

    Nov 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of store awning obstructing drop ladder at 1st fire escape from north at building east

    Nov 18, 2015

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash improperly balanced in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 10, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at all stories at public hall

    Jan 10, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at celler at boiler room

    Dec 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
Show 5 more ↓
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 31, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Boiler room notice not posted in lobby and entrance door to boiler room per nys housing maintance cod (hmc)5272033

    Apr 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain. defect is: cracks in brickwork and eroded stone above window openings at various locations of exterior bldg walls. remedy:repair all defects. obtain any necessary permit.provide a sidewalk

    Jun 15, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354,16,15,24b,50,50a,50b,50c. 50 relocate fire damper to boiler room wall. 50a rollout switch missing 50b swing check missing 50b backflow preventor blow off not piped down w/ air gap. 50c hot water heater

    Feb 25, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted due to water leak from the roof 5th fl public hallway and staircase bulkhead having damaged and partially coolapsed ceiling finishes (sheetrock) also metal framed screen

    Jan 24, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. parapet wall @ roof has vertical step cracks at numerous areas. note: parapet wall is constructed with cinder block. remedy: maintain exterior bldg. wall. make all

    Sep 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain parapet wall above roof! defects noted: missing copings at east & west elevations leaving cinder blocks parapet opened &exposed to the elements. observed numerous step cracks at cinder block

    Apr 3, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work wihtout a permit. noted approx 20 3'x10'x24' floor beam have beenremoved and replaced with the ame (approx 20 3'x10'x24' new floor beams and a new sub floor 3/4 plywood). they also installed 5-6x6 wood col

    Apr 13, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. in that in spite of ub number 2/90 in effect the entire 5 story brick building has been renovated abd occupied prior to obtaining a permit. obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises

    Mar 12, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department recors. in that a vb number 2-90 is in effect. but the building has been occupied as an apartment buildings three commerical stores at first floor e

    Mar 12, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications. - permit #100156607/90 noted - no lights remedy: conform to building code specifications

    May 20, 1991 · Penalty $340

    Resolve
Show 2 more ↓
  • Hazardous

    Failure to obtain sidewalk shed permit. note: no sidewalk shed permit on lex. av + 117 st. remedy: obtain permit. sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications. note: 1) no lights 2) no side deck

    Feb 20, 1991 · Penalty $1,205

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed not erected to building code specifications in that:1(b2) planking not made tight, 2(b9)shed not solid against building or sealed at inside, 3(b6) outer sides of shed are not 3'6" high, height is

    Dec 6, 1990 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 1, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
11,180 ft²
Lot area
2,422 ft²
Zoning
R7D
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1644 / 156
Assessed value
$899,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102519, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.

Questions about 142 East 117 Street

Who owns 142 East 117 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Njb Lex LLC.

Does 142 East 117 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 142 East 117 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 142 East 117 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 142 East 117 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.