21 East 126 Street
Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01751-0010Map
Owner of record: Lipskar, Chaim
21 East 126 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 10 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lipskar, Chaim. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2025. 16 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 25
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 5, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Aug 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 5, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling. at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling. at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 7, 2025
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
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
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
May 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2024
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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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, 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 9, 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.
Oct 1, 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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
At time of inspection of 4 story multiple unit building observed all floors gutted with no permit in system causing hazardous conditions.
Jan 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 8
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt APT4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $1,300,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 10 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 2,726 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,749 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1751 / 10
- Assessed value
- $240,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130326, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 21 East 126 Street
Who owns 21 East 126 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lipskar, Chaim.
Does 21 East 126 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 East 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 21 East 126 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 East 126 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.