68 West 126 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01723-0063Map
Owner of record: Alice's Castle LLC
68 West 126 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Alice's Castle LLC. HPD has recorded 178 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 178
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 55
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 178
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the household rubbish at building front at garage
Jan 18, 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to hot boiler room at roof
Nov 7, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at building front
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to storage room at cellar
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ceiling soffit obstructing door leading to sprinkler room at east wall
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at public hall fire stairs, from basement to cellar level
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door
Nov 7, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department pad lock and chain at 4 os&y valves
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at basement story public hall
Oct 29, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 2024
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 - 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 2, 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.
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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry stair treads 1,2,7,8 up front entrance to building at stoop
Jan 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored basement sty at public hall
Jan 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at exterior foyer outside apt 2 at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at exterior foyer outside apt 3 at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 16, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at exterior foyer outside apt 4 at public hall, 4th story
Jan 16, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at exterior foyer outside apt 5 at public hall, 5th story
Jan 16, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at exterior foyer at entrance to apt 1 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder stored cellar to basement at public hall stairs
Jan 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at security gate front entrance to basement at yard
Jan 16, 2019
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
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 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
Oct 26, 2018
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
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 26, 2018
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.
Nov 9, 2017
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 2, 2015
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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/29/2013
Jul 29, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required
Nov 16, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the , at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective banister at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a proper means of lighting for water closet compartment and or missing electrical ceiling light fixture at community bathroom, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , located at b-room 5, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 9, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows located at b-room 5, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 9, 2003 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , at boiler room, cellar
Jun 11, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 18, 2009
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Altered/change bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1;28-113.3.2. bldg altered under app#121627819 & occupied as dwelling at time of inspection w/o a valid c of o. remedy: obtain valid c of o or dis
Jan 17, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a swo. noted: @ time of insp exterior work was completed @ exp#1 & supported scaffold was removed while on a notice of stop work order issued on 1/15/16. recurring c
Aug 10, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted:at time of inspection exterior work was done at exp#1 & 3 while on notice of stop work order. remedy: comply w/stop work order.
Mar 24, 2016 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.1 supported scaffold does not meet code specs. noted: at time of inspection supported scaffold at exp#1,2 & 3 missing toe boards guardrails & endrails,working levels not fully planked on 1/15/16.
Mar 24, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit. noted: at time of inspection permit for sidewalk shed at exp#1 expired on 5-6-15. remedy: renew permit.
Mar 24, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.noted: at time of inspectionlarge amount of construction debris are stored on the backyard. rmdy: maintain adequate housekeeping.
Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute safety equipment measrues no guardrails. noted: at time of inspection no guardrails in place for the balconies at exp3active job site. men working on the balconies at the 5th and 6th floor
Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.1 partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 andposted on premises. supported scaffold does not meet code specs.noted:at time of inspection supported scaffold at exp#1, #2,#3 missing toebo
Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: at basement & 3rd floor levels interior demolition of interior partitions, plumbing & electrical has taken pl-ace without a valid work permit. remedy: stop all work, obtain permit,
Nov 16, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 14, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
May 14, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2004 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - General
Doors
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2004 · Apt 9
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 27, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt 9
Close - General
Doors
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2003 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | $2,300,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 5 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,990 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,874 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1723 / 63
- Assessed value
- $667,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125222, last renewed Feb 18, 2026.
Questions about 68 West 126 Street
Who owns 68 West 126 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alice's Castle LLC.
Does 68 West 126 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 178 housing violations at this property.
Is 68 West 126 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 68 West 126 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68 West 126 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.