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159 East 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01770-0029Map

Owner of record: 323 Warshaw LLC

159 East 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 323 Warshaw LLC. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 2 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
4
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 4

  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since and still vacant on 6/19/13

    Jun 19, 2013

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since and still vacant 5/30/12.

    May 30, 2012

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide all openings on roof and rear windows at 3rd and 4th stories ( total 4 )

    Sep 9, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jun 9, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 17, 2007

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 7, 2005

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Nov 16, 1993

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.noted:erected 8'x15'x8' plywood & wood post construction fence @ exp#1.dob records indicate no permit on file for construction fence.rem:obtain permit or restore above premises to prior legal co

    Jan 31, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping per section requirements.noted:the following conditions:construction sites front yard has garbage bags & various types of debris which is attractive to rodents remove

    Mar 31, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.defects noted:at time of inspection there are no guard rai ls at floor opening at 2nd & 3rd floors. excessive combustible debris

    Jun 23, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted the following conditions: at the front yard area behind the construction fence remove debris earthwork. - maintain adequate housekeeping

    Mar 3, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted:8th solid plywood construction fence erected at southside of construction site w/o a dept of bldg permit,not permitson file.remedy:obtain permit or restore to legal condition.

    Oct 9, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed at exp 1 erected under permit #120083845 does not met dob code specifications observed sidewalk shed w/defective no operational light fixtures at time of inspection. remedy: conform shed to code.

    Sep 25, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: dislodged & loose bricks below roof at wall in rear of bldg. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

    Sep 3, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code-specifications sidewalk shed erected under permit #110294770 has inoperable/not lit light fixtures at underside of shed. observed at 18:16pm. violation written on 1/24/09. for

    Apr 4, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec.28-105.11 & 27-194.misc.violations.failure to post work permit on construction or demolition site in a conspicuous location.no permit posted @ time of inspection for job #104895197al.remedy:comply w/nov pos

    Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec.28-105.11 & 27-194.misc.violations.failure to post work permit on construction or demolition site in a conspicuous location.no permit posted @ time of inspection for job #110294770eqsh.remedy:comply w/nov

    Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Sec.bc3301.9.5.& 27-1021.misc. violations.failure to provide required sign on sidewalk shed.the sign posted is contrary to dob requirements & there is a broken sign also 110294770eqsh.remedy:comply w/nov.post

    Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide/post sign(s)at jobsite pursuant to subsection.no contractors sign posted @ time of inspection. 1044895197al.remedy:provide contractors sign w/information as per dob requirements.

    Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted:there is an 8'high wood construction fence @the front of the property. 104895197al.remedy:obtain permitor restore to prior legal condition.

    Feb 4, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications sidewalk erected under permit #110294770 has inoperable/not lit light fixtures at underside of shed. noted: observed at 8:30pm. remedy: conform shed to specificat

    Jan 24, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Sec. 28-105.11 27-194 posting of permit the building permit or copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the work site. visible to the public for the duration of the work or the use & operation of the equi

    Jan 24, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. noted: building not yet demolished as required by emergency declaration dated 6/9/08.

    Dec 17, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building:noted: entire roof has large opening, front facade parapet and wall has dislodged bricks,part of front corinice missing and three window frames and glass panes are missing leaving t

    Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to correct violating condition and file a certificate of correction with nyc department of building for notice of violation# 052406c11al01 remedy:correct the violatio

    Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior. defects noted:at roof top level entire roof has large openings due to fire as well as front facade parapet has dislodged bricks & large section of missing cornice & in danger

    May 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to dispose of rain or storm water under bldg code: {p110.00} defects noted: at roof top large roof penetration holes allow water (rain or storm to accumulate) at basement & pool by discharge at rearyard

    May 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 9, 2003 · Apt 0

    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 (C3)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,375 ft²
Lot area
1,110 ft²
Zoning
R7B
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1770 / 29
Assessed value
$297,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #144762, last renewed Apr 8, 2026.

Questions about 159 East 121 Street

Who owns 159 East 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 323 Warshaw LLC.

Does 159 East 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 East 121 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 159 East 121 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 East 121 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.