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12 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01720-0025Map

Owner of record: Waterston James

12 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Waterston James. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 2, 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 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 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 3 sty apt 3 bathroom bathtub cold. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective west wall outlet 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parquet floor 3 sty apt 3 south room at radiator and clothes closet. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing junction box cover 3 sty apt 3 private hall located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead system 3 sty apt 3 to entrance to bldg. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system 3 sty apt 3 to entrance to bldg. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling west room 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathtub bathroom 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under radiator north room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sash chain at window north room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor closet south room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose wiring south private hall 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall north room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler heads 1 2 & 4 stys public hall.

    Jun 7, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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 · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept records. in that third floor apt #3 has been converted from s.r.o. to class "a" apt. residence - but c/o #1063/64 stipulates

    Jun 23, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt HOUSE

    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 (C0)
Year built
1890
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
6,261 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1720 / 25
Assessed value
$184,320
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District

HPD registration #115901, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 12 West 121 Street

Who owns 12 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Waterston James.

Does 12 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 12 West 121 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 12 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12 West 121 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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