61 West 126 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01724-0011Map
Owner of record: James Mc Caskill #a
61 West 126 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is James Mc Caskill #a. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 33 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 46
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north and west walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to boiler room at cellar
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve at radiator at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit building entrance door at front , 1st story
Aug 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at basement
Feb 13, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range. in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 5
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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Feb 13, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 2018
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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at basement
Dec 5, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2011 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the stove in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2010 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 3 sty northeast apt 8. , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 3 sty northeast apt 8 west room. , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent 3 sty northeast apt 8 kitchenette. , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 3 sty northeast apt 8 thru out. , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles 3 sty northeast apt 8 bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty northeast apt 8 hoyte./ , section '' ''
Aug 27, 1990 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at west window 2 sty front apt 3 front room. , section '' ''
Feb 24, 1988 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & wall 2 sty front apt 3 thru out. , section '' ''
Feb 24, 1988 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Oct 7, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective & or painted sprinkler heads all stys pub hall.
Oct 7, 1976
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 7, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 23, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 19, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 3, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 25, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,782 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1724 / 11
- Assessed value
- $232,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121759, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.
Questions about 61 West 126 Street
Who owns 61 West 126 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James Mc Caskill #a.
Does 61 West 126 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 61 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 61 West 126 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 61 West 126 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.