4 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01720-0022Map
Owner of record: Simons, Rene
4 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Simons, Rene. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 38
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
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 · 14
- 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 - 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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 3
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
Sep 14, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet doors in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 4, 2004 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 31, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 7
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Mar 26, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Mar 26, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 26, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Ventilators
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Locks
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2003 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $10 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 7 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 5,002 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1720 / 22
- Assessed value
- $576,000
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District
HPD registration #114213, last renewed Apr 2, 2026.
Questions about 4 West 121 Street
Who owns 4 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simons, Rene.
Does 4 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 4 West 121 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 43% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 4 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 4 West 121 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.