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243 East 120 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01785-0020Map

Owner of record: 243 East 120th Street LLC

243 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 243 East 120th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on April 26, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
633

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 26, 2023

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 40% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 83

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement story at boiler room

    Jun 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at cellar

    Jul 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    Jul 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear yard

    Jul 27, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire retardant door at north wall at roof bulkhead at public hall

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5r at 5th sty north1 and 4r 4th sty north 1 under vacate# 153928

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective skylight glass over public hall stair at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Mar 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor, walls and stairway at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak active at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide 2nd means of exgress from rear yard to street

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood fence erected in rear yard blocking 2nd means of exgress from fire escape

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 1W

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 5R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs at all stories at public hall

    Aug 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at bulkhead

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead

    Aug 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks and mortar joints at parapet wall at south east corner at building front

    Nov 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 11th up from bottom at bldg rear at fire escape, 5th story

    Nov 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked

    Jan 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Found openings on ceiling and walls, boiler leaking on front left section

    Oct 25, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed parapet sign panel not in compliance w/ section.noted:@ time of insp parapet sign panel for sidewalk shed @ exp#1 does not contain:1 the street address of the site.2 name of the owner of the site

    Mar 31, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,50a,50b,50c. 50a-part of ceiling must be fireproofed wood exposed; 50b-seal base of chimney cement falling off; 50c-support miss-ing for smoke pipe (no access to check termination of fresh and air &

    Sep 3, 2013

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior bldg. defects noted: at apt. 2f fl defective, slope throughout. remedy: make all necessary repairs to apt. 2f fl provide even flring to said apt. immediately.

    Feb 24, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 5S

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 22, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 31, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 19, 2020 · Apt APT1W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 19, 2020 · Apt APT1W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C4)
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 / 20
Assessed value
$373,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #135748, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 243 East 120 Street

Who owns 243 East 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 243 East 120th Street LLC.

Does 243 East 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 243 East 120 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 243 East 120 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 243 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.