237 East 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01786-0017Map
Owner of record: 237 East 121st St Tenants Assoc HDFC
237 East 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 237 East 121st St Tenants Assoc HDFC. HPD has recorded 304 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 304
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 218
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 304
- 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
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
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, 2024
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.
Mar 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash north 1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer and intercom system at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jul 27, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzler/ intercom system from the front of the building to in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddles at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer system from ist public hall to apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam pipe riser in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower window sashes counter balances in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at at stoop
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (temp 131 f) in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 4A
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.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#390032653j issued on 4/3/19 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to provide unobstructed exit pas
Jan 8, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: observed in apartment 2c sections of the walls and ceiling around the steam pipes in need of repair. also the intercom system is not functioning and
Dec 2, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39002653j issued on 04/03/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstruction exit passageway.
Nov 13, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39002653j issued on 04-03-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 comply with commissioner
Sep 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39002653j issued on 04-03-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39002653j issued on 04-07-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Dec 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39002653j issued on 04/03/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 abd 1rncy 102-01.failure to provide unobst
Nov 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39002653j issued on 04-03-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioner
Sep 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39002653j issued on 4/3/19 and to file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide un-obstructed
Jun 29, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At rear of building a metal staircase leading to a metal fence. metal fence has a door for egress. , obtain all permits; .
Apr 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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- Class - 1
At time of inspection i observed at rear of building a cmu wall erected on the north side. according to alt 2120-37, rear yard has a metal fence with a gate leading to adjacent building providing an exit passag
Apr 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Partial stop work for facade work. note at time of inspection, i observed suspended scaffold in place w/o pedestrian protection. rmdy: comply with code-remove unsafe scaffold or provide protection. call sst for
Sep 25, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department of buildings records.illegal occupancy noted: 1st flr occupied as 3 commercial offices 1 management office and 2 storage/shop. remedy: discontinue illegal use or
Mar 13, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failrue to maintain. east wall bulding approx 1 ft floor sagging at all storys temporary shoring not sufficient. remedy: obtain engineers report as to structural shabily of said building.
May 15, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3A1B2B
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 8,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,523 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1786 / 17
- Assessed value
- $327,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114954, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 237 East 121 Street
Who owns 237 East 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 237 East 121st St Tenants Assoc HDFC.
Does 237 East 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 304 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 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 237 East 121 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 East 121 Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.