21 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01729-0026Map
Owner of record: Jfkyyz Harlem LP
21 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Jfkyyz Harlem LP. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 32
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Mar 23, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appox. 5 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appox 5 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story
Apr 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story
Apr 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.
Mar 16, 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, balconies and componets building south ( front) at fire escape
Feb 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving ...at building south (front)
Feb 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the suspended ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at the wash basin in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the wash basin in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2017
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
Jul 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 3rd concrete step from the bottom up, building front at stoop
Jul 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement steps 1st and 3rd up from street to building entrance
Jul 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls and ceiling kitchen 2 sty east apt 2a child mikell 9yrs. , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1993 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls and ceiling front room 2 sty east apt 2a child michael 4yrs robinson 862-6532 er1. , section '' ''
Dec 23, 1993 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint of east wall at front room 2 sty front east apt 2a. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1993 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint of ceiling at front room 2 sty front east apt 2a ms robinson 8626532. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1993 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall 3 sty rear east apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Mar 25, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 3 sty rear east apt 3d jordan 862 4185 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 25, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling at southeast room 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall at southeast room 3 sty northeast apt 3d jordan 862-4185 er1. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall at southeast room 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall at center room 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wood frame at entrance door 3 sty rear east apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1992 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint of west wall kitchen 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1991 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint north wall south room 3 sty northeast apt 3d er1. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1991 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling paint of east wall at south room 3 sty northeast apt 3d jordon 862-4185 er1. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1991 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall rear room 3 sty northeast apt 3d ms jordon 234-9243. , section '' ''
Mar 12, 1991 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall rear room 3 sty northeast apt 3d ms jordon 2349243. , section '' ''
Mar 12, 1991 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceilings 5 sty southeast apt 5a throughout er1. , section '' ''
Jul 31, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint bathroom ceiling 5 sty southeast apt 5a jordan no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen walls thru out 5 sty southeast apt 5a jordan no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen ceiling 5 sty southeast apt 5a jordan no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls thru out at front room 5 sty southeast apt 5a jordan no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint floor at front room 5 sty southeast apt 5a jordan no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room 5 sty southeast apt 5a jordan no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jul 27, 1990 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - 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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 17, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 29, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted 1-3 fl public hallway at south sagging approx 3 in leader 2-2nd 5 floor fire rated ceiling in pluic hallway are broken.missing & defective approx 4x8 2fl & 2x6 5fl 3-stone steps repla
Apr 17, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain note the front entrance stoop is cracked and movedfrom the wall approx. linkl and in danger of collapse. remedy: repair stoop or rebuild.
Oct 26, 1994 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failture to maintaine defect is front entrence step are cracked and missing hand rail. remendty:obtian a permit and make all nerssary repairs.
Oct 5, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain - front stoop entrance is in disrepair broken missing and or defective. alt is separated from wall approximately 1-2". remedy:obtain permits if feasible and make all repairs.
Mar 10, 1994 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain - front entrance stoop is cracked. moved from wall@ 1" and in danger of collapse. remedy:repair stoops or rebuild.
Mar 7, 1994 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain front entrance stoop cracked separated from wall 1" remedy repair stoop
Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain front entrance stoop is cracked,moved from wall 1' inch and is in danger of collapse. remedy: repair stoop or rebuild.
Dec 24, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. front entrance stoop cracked, moved from wall 1" and in danger of collapse. remedy: repair stoop or rebuild.
May 27, 1992 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain front entrance stoop. cracked, moved for wall 1" and danger of collapse. remedy: repair stoop or rebuild.
Jan 21, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R2F3R
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R2F3R
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R2F3R
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2R2F3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 5R
Close - General
Locks
Oct 16, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 16, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,498 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1729 / 26
- Assessed value
- $293,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #112583, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 21 West 131 Street
Who owns 21 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jfkyyz Harlem LP.
Does 21 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 West 131 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 21 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 West 131 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.