12 West 103 Street
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01838-0041Map
Owner of record: Ellis Family 12 West 103rd St. LLC
12 West 103 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ellis Family 12 West 103rd St. LLC. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 92
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 92
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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 27, 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 16, 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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate front of building at east corner at fire escape, 4th story
Mar 31, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at chimneys through out roof
Sep 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide wire screen under skylight at public hall bulkhead, roof
Sep 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , south electric light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - 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 near mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Sep 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Sep 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 8 from top 5 sty to roof.
May 26, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all balconies bldg rear.
May 26, 1999
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 3 sty west apt 34. , section '' ''
Apr 29, 1998 · Apt 34
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jun 4, 1997
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door at bulkhead roof
Jun 4, 1997
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bathtub bathroom 4 sty northeast apt 41. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1995 · Apt 41
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall behind washbasin bathroom 4 sty east apt 41. , section '' ''
Dec 13, 1995 · Apt 41
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes 5 sty southeast apt 52 throughout. , section '' ''
May 23, 1991 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty rear west apt 3 reid. , section '' ''
Mar 29, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings of kitchen & 2 from front room 1 sty rear west apt 3 er1. , section '' ''
Mar 29, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood floor molding of wall private hall near kitchen 1 sty rear east apt 2. located at apt 2
Mar 29, 1991 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls throughout 1 sty rear east apt 2. located at apt 2
Mar 29, 1991 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor of kitchen 1 sty rear east apt 2. located at apt 2
Mar 29, 1991 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in south room at 5 sty rear east apt 52. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective putty caulking around glass sashes window south room 5 sty rear east apt 52. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom rail of lower sash window in south room 5 sty rear east apt 52. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in bathroom at 5 sty rear east apt 52. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink at 5 sty rear east apt 52. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 5 sty rear east apt 52 kitchen. located at apt 52
Sep 25, 1990 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 5 sty rear east apt 52 bathroom. located at apt 52
Sep 25, 1990 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame 5 sty rear east apt 52 thru out. located at apt 52
Sep 25, 1990 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door 1 sty rear east apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls private hall 1 sty rera east apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock entrance door 1 sty rear east apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty rear east apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture private hall 1 sty southeast apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty southeast apt 2 rear east room. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty southeast apt 2 center room. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 1 sty southeast apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty southeast apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing electric fuse box cover 1 sty southeast apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall foyer 1 sty southeast apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty southeast apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard foyer 1 sty southeast apt 2. , section '' ''
Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout 3 sty front west apt 34. located at apt 34
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 34
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls throughout southeast apt 52. , section '' ''
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance 4 sty front east apt 41. located at apt 41
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 41
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of walls and ceiling exposed bx cable and wiring throughout 4 sty front east apt 41. located at apt 41
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 41
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout 4 sty front east apt 41. located at apt 41
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 41
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 10, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Fail to maintain exterior bldg walls/appurtenances.noted:cracked & loose stucco @parapet lvl above 5th story @front of bldg.stucco is loose & could possibly fall down to pedestrian sidewalk.rem:maintain exterio
Jan 15, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. defects noted: front facia level parapet wall repairing(masonry)wall in front of main entrance to bldg. stop all work. remedy: exterior facia. provide sidewalk
Jan 7, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 53
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 54
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 43
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Construction
Roof
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt 32
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 2, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 13,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,431 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1838 / 41
- Assessed value
- $990,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120208, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 12 West 103 Street
Who owns 12 West 103 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ellis Family 12 West 103rd St. LLC.
Does 12 West 103 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.
Is 12 West 103 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 12 West 103 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 12 West 103 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.