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
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
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 · 83
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement story at boiler room
Jun 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at cellar
Jul 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylight glass over public hall stair at public hall, 5th story
Mar 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof
Mar 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor, walls and stairway at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide 2nd means of exgress from rear yard to street
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs at all stories at public hall
Aug 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at bulkhead
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead
Aug 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 31, 2018
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 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.