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9 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01720-0046Map

Owner of record: Oliver Hewitt

9 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Oliver Hewitt. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2026. 20 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 22, 2026

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 · 32

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 1, 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
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  • 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 10, 2018

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling 2nd sty public hall bathroom.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at rear.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, rear east cellar.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective stair basement sty to cellar.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceiling public hall bathroom basement rear.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective &/or painted sprinkler head 1st sty public hall stair to basement sty.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.03 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the cellar at front.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall at rear.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceilings 4 sty public hall bathroom.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceiling 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and doors stored scuttle recess.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture stored 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 11, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ornimental stone facing over 1 sty front east window.

    Jul 9, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 7

    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 (C5)
Year built
1890
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,172 ft²
Lot area
1,917 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1720 / 46
Assessed value
$474,750
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District

HPD registration #124348, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 9 West 121 Street

Who owns 9 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Oliver Hewitt.

Does 9 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 9 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 9 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 9 West 121 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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