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235 East 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01786-0016Map

Owner of record: 235 East 121st Street HDFC

235 East 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 235 East 121st Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 26

  • A

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at intermidate landing from 4th to 5th story public hall at south wall

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at intermidate landing from 4th to 5th story public hall at south wall

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at intermidate landing from 3rd to 4th story public hall south wall

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at intermidate landing from 3rd to 4th story public hall south wall

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of ( 2 ) slide bolt capable of being padlocked on bulkhead to roof door. , 4th story

    Jun 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors roof door

    Mar 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit roof door

    Mar 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north, west and south walls and ceiling at bulkhead

    Mar 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north, west and south walls and ceiling at bulkhead

    Mar 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at 3rd sty public hall

    Mar 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at 3rd sty public hall

    Mar 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall east room 1 sty north apt 2 burgess 534 0492 er1. located at apt 2

    Mar 19, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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 · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. stucco falling from building facade at exp 3, repair and/replace

    Feb 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of bldg noted:missing leaders from gutteron roof @rear of bldg causing water to enter adj property apt 1c. whenit rains, also causing damages around the rear window, &interior wall

    Aug 4, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 6, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 5, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 5, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 1B

    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
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,000 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1786 / 16
Assessed value
$360,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #127449, last renewed May 8, 2026.

Questions about 235 East 121 Street

Who owns 235 East 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 235 East 121st Street HDFC.

Does 235 East 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 235 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 235 East 121 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 235 East 121 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.