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203 West 109 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01881-0028Map

Owner of record: Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing

203 West 109 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on March 11, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
144

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 11, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
11
About 69% of the building's 16 apartments
Up from 3 in 2018

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 · 69

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Mar 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Mar 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard

    Mar 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the wall panel east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key opperated lock set installed on door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at cellar

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard, north stack at fire escape

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling , east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling ,north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3E

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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby stroller and other household items under the stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the room located at apt 3w

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the room located at apt 3w

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 3W

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 3W

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3w

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 3W

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell & buzzer mechanical system from the building entrance to the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections 2 wash basin, 1 kitchen sink and 2 water closets, 1 bathtub at cellar

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at 2nd fire door from north leading to exit to rear yard at cellar

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster material at ceiling at cellar

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition illegal class (a) apartment created contrary to hpd i-card at cellar story public hall at north-1 apartment

    Jan 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose eleteical outlet cover at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 4 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16323084 issued 20-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 3E

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 3E

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair latch bolt to make door at east self closing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt 3E

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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of appliance blocking east exit to yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrial wires at the building front , 2nd story

    Jul 30, 2021

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 4W

    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 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 17, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to submit certificate of correction for violation #39105743p issued on 02/09/2024 for work without permit, comply with commissioner's order

    Jan 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, at cellar apt #bt, 3 piece bath, water lines, gas lines and kitchen with gas stove built without permit, obtain permit; obtain all permits for work at cellar apt #bt

    Feb 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. illegal class 'a' apartment created at cellar story publichall located at north-1 apartment. remedy: discontinue illegal use or

    Jan 24, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide the required class "j" fire alarm systemfor transient use at apartment 1r.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Sep 23, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted per other than permanent residentialpurposes.dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling.at time of inspection apartment 1r on the 1s

    Sep 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide on unobstructed egress passageway.noted:room housing fire escape having key locking device erecting hazardous conditions for occupants of other rooms in apartment.rem:remove obstruction and c

    Sep 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apartment 1r.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Sep 23, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1018.1(2008);bc 1021.1(2014)and 27-366 for transient useat apartment 1r.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Sep 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted 1.a hole in the ceiling of public hallway on the 5th floor which is approx 2'x4' with the roof rafters and wiring are exposed 2.bulk head door does not work properly.when door

    Aug 11, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 18, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 18, 2024 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,385 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
7
Block / lot
1881 / 28
Assessed value
$1,086,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119118, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.

Questions about 203 West 109 Street

Who owns 203 West 109 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp Morningside Heights Portfolio Housing.

Does 203 West 109 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 203 West 109 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 69% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 203 West 109 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 203 West 109 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

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