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33 West 127 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01725-0022Map

Owner of record: Lai, David W

33 West 127 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lai, David W. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on October 24, 2023. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 24, 2023

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 · 83

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq. ft at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jan 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... apprpx.8 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the west and east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq.ft at ceiling, approximately 4 sq.ft at north wall, 2 sq.ft at east wall, 2 sq.ft at south wall. in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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
  • B

    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 incandescent or equivalent at fixture front of the building , 1st story

    Jan 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2017

    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
  • 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock at door leading to rear yard (second mean of egress). in the 11th room from north located at apt 1g upper level, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls in third and fourth closets from north at east in the 22nd room from north at west located at apt 1g lower level, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door to rear yard in the 11th room from north located at apt 1g upper level, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock at apartment entrance door in the 14th room from north at west located at apt 1g upper level, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall and window sill in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete material at 6th tread nosing up, bldg front at stoop

    Feb 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Sep 16, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler at cellar, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceremic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilators at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 21, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans a time of insp. work noted vertical enlargement of bldg also noted wood joists installed on 2nd,3rd & 4th fls. permit #104147852 exp. 8/7/06. remedy:stop all work make site saf

    May 26, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public & property affected by constr. operations.noted:at rear of premises of adj. property of 35 w 127 st wood fence bulging & support/footing unstable due to excavation work in rear yard.

    May 26, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dangerous buildings,places and things.noted:entire rear yard is filled with construction debris to a height of approx. 10ft and includes large tractor tire,masonry,steel,sheetrock and earth,creating a danger of

    Apr 14, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dangerous buildings, places and things. noted: rear yard piled approx 10 ft high with construction debris, including large tractor tire, steel spiral staircse, bricks. wood and rubble. remedy: remove all from r

    Jan 29, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 15, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 19, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1909
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,563 ft²
Lot area
1,873 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1725 / 22
Assessed value
$578,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138421, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 33 West 127 Street

Who owns 33 West 127 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lai, David W.

Does 33 West 127 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 33 West 127 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 33 West 127 Street built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 33 West 127 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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