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19 West 120 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01720-0008Map

Owner of record: Knief, Byron L

19 West 120 Street is a two-family home built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Knief, Byron L. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2023

    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.

    Feb 16, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling private hall 1 sty north west room 1

    May 5, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective west wall electrical outlet 3 sty public hall.

    Apr 25, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture north room 3 sty north apt 8 located at apt 8

    Apr 25, 1993 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 stly north apt 8 north room located at apt 8

    Apr 25, 1993 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling 3 sty north apt 8 north room located at apt 8

    Apr 25, 1993 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures washbasin and bathtub 3 sty public hall community bathroom er1.

    Apr 25, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet watercloset 3 slty public hall community bathroom er1.

    Apr 25, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet 3 sty north room 8 east wall

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire 1 sty 2 & 8 sty public halls

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire 3 sty public hall west wall

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling ligth fixture north room 3 sty north room 8

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures washbasin & bathtub 3 sty public hall community bathroom

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures watercloset 3 sty public hall community bathroom er1

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling nroth room 3 sty north room 8

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling north room 3 sty north room 8 er1

    Apr 10, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at entrance door to bldg 1 lite er1.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire west wall 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance bell & buzzer system 1 sty public hall 2 sty north room 2.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster ceiling 1 sty public hall stairs.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster ceiling 2 sty public hall er1.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating east wall in front room 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline at kitchen sink 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water at kitchen sink 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in front room 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective linoleum tile floor of front room 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration celotex drop ceiling in front room 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in front room of 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom north wall 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at watercloset in bathroom 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling thru out 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bathroom ceiling light fixture 2 sty north room 4.

    Dec 3, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection pipe tank to watercloset bathroom 2 sty north apt 4 er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 3, 1989 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front room 2 sty north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 3, 1989 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 2 sty north apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 3, 1989 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 1st sty rear west b room number 2 sink.

    Jan 5, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 1st sty public hall bathroom wash basin.

    Jan 5, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty front apt 3 er1. , section '' ''

    Aug 7, 1984 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 28, 2010

    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
  • 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
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Dec 6, 1983

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 6, 1983

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain the decoratuve cornice at the frotn (south) exteruir wakk at roof level said cornice has pulled away from brickwork approxiamately 10"-12" at the west side. remedy: provide protection immedi

    Feb 8, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian teh decorative cornice at the front (south) exterior wall at roof level has pulled an all from the building at the west side of sail cornice approx 10' to 12' remedy: provide protection imme

    Jan 8, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior or building defect: metal cornice on the facade is pulling out of the wall at the west side approx 8' tapering to the width. remedy: maintain exterior repair as needed.

    Dec 16, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2DMAIL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1888
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,680 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1720 / 8
Assessed value
$182,700
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District

HPD registration #110013, last renewed —.

Questions about 19 West 120 Street

Who owns 19 West 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Knief, Byron L.

Does 19 West 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 19 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 19 West 120 Street built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 19 West 120 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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