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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 30% of the building's 20 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 92

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 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 27, 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 16, 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.

    Oct 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at chimneys through out roof

    Sep 29, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wire screen under skylight at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Sep 29, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 8 from top 5 sty to roof.

    May 26, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door at bulkhead roof

    Jun 4, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit window sashes 5 sty southeast apt 52 throughout. , section '' ''

    May 23, 1991 · Apt 52

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit entrance door 1 sty rear east apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 17, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.