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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

Concern
2 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 · 304

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 4, 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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jul 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 18, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.