20 West 120 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01718-0144Map
Owner of record: Great Hill Equities INC.
20 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Great Hill Equities INC.. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 20
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- 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 29, 2026
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 - 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, 2019
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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise locking assembly at door in the entrance located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof bldg front.
Jul 18, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys bldg front.
Jul 18, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass broken transom at bldg entrance door.
Jul 18, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective side jambs at bldg entrance door.
Jul 18, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty rear west apt 2 a2252. located at apt 2
Jan 21, 1993 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing missing lock front entrance door to bldg.
Jan 21, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided thru out entire bldg.
Jan 21, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing a bathtub or shower & 2 washbasins.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 3rd sty public hall at front.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2nd sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 2nd sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 2nd sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes at front all windows all stys.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3rd sty public hall.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2nd sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls scuttle compartment to roof.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls skylight bulkhead over 3 sty watercloset.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wall tile 2nd sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 12, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 4 sty front east b room 8 & kitchenette.
Aug 11, 1977
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ent door & frame 4 sty rear east b room 11.
Aug 11, 1977
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clg 4 sty rear east b room 11.
Aug 11, 1977
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Jun 17, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 3
Sdwlk shed w/o a valid oermit.noted:erected sdwlk shed appr 20'ft longinfront of bldg facing w 120st has permit#120088056 expired on 01-27-10.rem:renew permit.
May 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved plans job #104708719. use of trim joists at roof level. remedy: amend plans or conform to plans.
Apr 21, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments noted at cellar and first floors ceiling suspended from joist no fire rated material installed at joist ceiling between suspen
Jan 28, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior walls or appurtenances.defects noted:brownstone cracked deteriorated,spalling & in danger to collapse throughout & front facade.remedy:repair and/or replace defects provide protecti
Jun 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. noted: upon reviewing construction documents it was observed that no tenant safety noted were present on the approved plans.
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at the front exposure (north) from the 1st to roof. the masonry facade elements aredelaminating thru out & in danger of dislodging onto tenets,sidewalk &
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const operationsat the 2nd fl rear extension roof workers were observed thru out debris into their trash shoot w.o guard rail protection at the roof. stop a
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. in the basementoccupied apt exposed wires are present at the front entrance way. remedy: repair defective wiring.
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls and or appurtenances. noted: at front (north) exp the facade brownstone elements are (de-lamwating) at various location throughout from 1st flr to 3rd flr and in danger of family
Jan 9, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2015 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Locks
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 2H
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1718 / 144
- Assessed value
- $441,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #110665, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 20 West 120 Street
Who owns 20 West 120 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Great Hill Equities INC..
Does 20 West 120 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 West 120 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 20 West 120 Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 West 120 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.