131 West 118 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01903-0016Map
Owner of record: Brian J O'connor
131 West 118 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Brian J O'connor. HPD has recorded 144 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 144
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 70
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 · 144
- 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
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal up for accessable openings
Apr 5, 2024
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1 basement apartment north 1 ,vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 2f 1 story west 1 ,vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 2r 1 story north 1 ,vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 3f 2nd story south 1 , vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 4f 3rd story south 1 ,vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 4a 3rd story south 2 , vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 4r 3rd story north 1 , vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 4b 3rd story north 2 , vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 3a 2nd story west 1 ,vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 3r 2nd story north 1 ,vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts b-room 4c 3rd story north 3 , vacate # 255639
Mar 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): #16782451 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Mar 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of residential sink installed located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system installed inside the supply closet at the south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at cellar
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range installed located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, b-room at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, b-room at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nails protruding at floor causing hazardous condiition in the 3rd room from north at west located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, b-room at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, b-room at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, b-room at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose scuttle ladder at hatch opening at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at north wall in the 23rd room from north at east located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventalation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at b-room 3r, 2nd story, b-room at north
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables at ceiling and south wall inside the supply closet at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at supply closet at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination light fixture at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of residential sink installed located at b-room 3f, 2nd story, b-room at south
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 12, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 15, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34879968n issued on 4/30/11 removed wall & window so as to install garage door,w/oa permit. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Feb 27, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34879968n issued on 04/30/11 for removed wall & window, & installed garage door, w/o permit.rem:comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 11, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34879968n issued on 4/30/11. for work w/o a permit;at basement level removed wall & window & installed roll up garage door,installe
Oct 20, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34964051h issued on 4/6/12. demolish bsmt level wall & install garage door. note: nov's 34964051h,34962722k,34960034h & 34960034h
Aug 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ an order contained in nov#34962722k issued on 2/3/12 & 34960034h issued on 9/20/11 & 34879968n issued on 4/30/11 the resp failed to correct the condition cited work w/o permit w/ job#102629
Apr 6, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34960034h issued on 9/20/11. note: removed basement wall & windows installed roll up door no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's
Feb 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34960034h issued on 9/20/2011 & 34879968n issued on 4/30/11.note:remove basement wall & windows installed roll up door no permits.remedy:comply w/the comm's
Nov 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34879968n issued on 4/30/11. for work w/o a permit;front of above premises removed basement wall & window & installed roll up door
Sep 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34879968n issuedon 4/30/11 for work w/o a permit at bsmt lvl removed wall and window and installed roll up door installed concrete ramp etc at time of insp
Jul 11, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit: having removed basement wall & window & installed roll up door & created arch & steel lentil spanning front facade for agarage also note an approx 11'wide x 10'deep concrete ramp improperly
Apr 30, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Active
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- Class - 2
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit to instead a garage door & opening in lower level. remedy: obtain all necessary dob permits.
Aug 22, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the conditions in nov #34618013p remove wall installed on garage door. no record of correction in dob records. remedy: no access. correct the
Mar 6, 2008 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:at basement level front of bldg having removed window & wall of basement & installed garage door also note at cellar level having reinforced base level with steel "i" beams & lolly
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records note:job appl # 102629489 for conversion to garage from c3 walk up bldg & requirement for c/o change has been altered to a garage & occupied as garage while job
Oct 24, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted tje basement at this residential area has been converted into a garage with a ramp to street level remedy : obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:having removed part of masonry block wall and window and replaced with a garage door.also places a steel linten and concrete ramp at 1st story front.note:sidewalk painted yellow
Mar 12, 2001 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Worked without a permit. a) an eleven feet wide conc. ramp with approx3ft slope to basement was installed as a one car driveway to basement to facilitate parking of one car. b) basement retaining brick wall has
Jul 30, 1999 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted. having removed part of masonry block wall & windows & replaced w/ a garage door also places a steel linten & concrete ramp at 1st story front. note: sieewalk painted yellow app
Jul 15, 1999 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | $950,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1903 / 16
- Assessed value
- $350,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension
HPD registration #110667, last renewed Mar 26, 2024.
Questions about 131 West 118 Street
Who owns 131 West 118 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brian J O'connor.
Does 131 West 118 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 144 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 West 118 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 131 West 118 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 West 118 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.