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
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 · 83
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jan 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 incandescent or equivalent at fixture front of the building , 1st story
Jan 24, 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 27, 2016
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler at cellar, 1st story
Jul 20, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.