239 East 120 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01785-0018Map

239 East 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Broadford East INC.. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 55

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 15

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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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
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 3, 2022
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 15, 2022
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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 5, 2001
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint on ceiling & east wall of kitchen at 2 sty east apt 2a er1. , section '' ''
Nov 23, 1996 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint on south wall window sills & east wall of front room at 2 sty east apt 2a er1. , section '' ''
Nov 23, 1996 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

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CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint on east wall of center room at 2 sty east apt 2a er1. , section '' ''
Nov 23, 1996 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 2 sty west apt 2b bathroom fletcher 423 9414 er1. located at apt 2b
Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall 2 sty west pat 2r front room er1.
Aug 5, 1992
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window stool southwest window 2 sty west apt 2b er1. located at apt 2b
Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall bathroom 2 sty northeast apt 2a child in apt lopez 427-5992 er1 cont 3171-406. , section '' ''
Nov 13, 1991 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 5

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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
No lighting
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Lighting
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Floor
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Cabinet
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close

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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Wiring
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Wiring
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Windows
Mar 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Doors
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Cabinet
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Wiring
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Lighting
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Electric
Lighting
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Cabinet
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 19, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Windows
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Windows
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Windows
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Floor
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Cabinet
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 7, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 22, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
General
Cabinet
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 5A
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: 1900
Floors: 5
Residential units: 10
Building area: 8,125 ft²
Lot area: 2,523 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 111
Council district: 8
Block / lot: 1785 / 18
Assessed value: $387,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #133211, last renewed Aug 16, 2024.

Questions about 239 East 120 Street

Who owns 239 East 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Broadford East INC..

Does 239 East 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 239 East 120 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 239 East 120 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 239 East 120 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.