21 West 120 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01720-0007Map
Owner of record: Fishbeyn , Alexander
21 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fishbeyn , Alexander. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2023. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 83
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 589
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 83
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. .. at public hall
Nov 29, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Oct 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 8
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 3
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 16, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood door at closet on west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at doorway in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 3
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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, north, west and east walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at basement
Oct 27, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refridgerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective inner glass pane of lowe sash at window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at basement
Oct 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved plans job #103494201, non-conformingwork noted: removal and replacement of steel columns in cellar. stop all work. remedy: amend plans and permit. contact this office before
Sep 13, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection at rear of building,cellar level,excavation for installation of cellar stairwell. also noted new cellar support columns installed. all work done w/o dob
Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation. defects noted: at time of inspection there is no sheeting & shoring/protection at excavation. at rear of premises for installation of cellar stairwell excre
Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. defects noted: at time of inspection men working installing cmu block for walls in cellar stairwell with no protection around exc
Jun 9, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,39,40,43,45a,b,48a,50,50a,b,c,d,e,f. 50-fresh air louver to boilerroom 1/2 blocked w/debris. 50a-debris around boiler room and around oil tanks.50b-front blank coil plate, gasket defective.50c-boiler feed
Jul 10, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
May 17, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Sep 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Jul 22, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 30, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 30, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1888
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,472 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1720 / 7
- Assessed value
- $424,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #120196, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 21 West 120 Street
Who owns 21 West 120 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fishbeyn , Alexander.
Does 21 West 120 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 West 120 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 75% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 21 West 120 Street built?
City records list 1888 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 West 120 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.