162 West 120 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01904-0157Map
Owner of record: Aquelina Equities, LLC
162 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1895 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Aquelina Equities, LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 6 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 36
- 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2021
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 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since still vacant on 5/30/2013
May 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 18, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wooden door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls approx. (100 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetration at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 4th story
Mar 1, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.
Mar 1, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers. at public hall, 4th story
Mar 1, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story
Mar 1, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant material at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 100 watts. lights not on.
Apr 16, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the bldg. front at front areaway
Feb 10, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 100 watts required
Apr 10, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06 18 87.
May 25, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 11, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. defect noted: at time of inspection no c of c filed for ecb notice of violation #34935590y dated 6-18-12. remedy: file a c of c.
Jun 24, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all person & property affected by construction operations. the contractor has removed adjacent property's chimney & wall (party wall condition) & at this time 1 of the chimnies are block up
Jun 18, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3309.10; 28-230. failure to protect adjoining roofs, skylights, chimneys and outlets affected by construction or demolition operations. noted: upon inspection utility wires (telephone/cable) cut from
Mar 21, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: upon inspection roof debris piled on top flr not removed & 3rd flr. remedy: remove debris.
Mar 21, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to the approved construction documents. all c-joists to masonry connections have been installed contrary to plans after an audit by engineers of this unit. rem:stop all work on c-joist ame
Mar 6, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. generator left running in cellar causing high level of (coz) & oxygen acetylene tanks not stayed from movement or adeuately tied
Mar 6, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted at rear of bldg at south east corner gutter and leader system disconnected causing water to drain to adjacent property. remedy: repair/replace.
Feb 1, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to monitor adjoining structures for movement in all directions during excavation related activities that may adversely affect adjoining structures.@ time of inspec i did observe @ exp#3 the installation
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Bc3304.3.1)failure to notify dob within 24-48hrs of stated of excavation.@ time of inspec i did observe @ exp#3 footing & foundation installed against adjoining property w/ no rule 52 conformation#on file for t
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3306.7)note:pursuant to section 28-207.2 of a/c of nyc you are hereby ordered to immediately stop all work @ above premises.other than that stated in partial rescind dated 10/06/11 stop all work.@ time of ins
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to provide to provide/post sign(s) @ job site pursuant to subsection.@ time of inspec i did observe demo & construction to have occured @ exterior of bldg w/ an inadequate construction fence installed w
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adjoining walls exposed or breaches as a result of demolition or construction operations.@ time of inspec i did observe @ exp#2 the adjoining property 160 w 120 st wall has been exposed to t
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3309.3)failure to perform inspec & document condition of existing structures adjoining a construction or demo site in a pre construction survey.@ time of inspec no survey has been done.
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to provide an adequate construction fence @ time of inspec i did observe @ exp#3 rear of site,the construction fence installed is missing panels @ 3 different areas.ren:comply w/ nov.
Oct 6, 2011 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: the following conditions. the exterior walls at entrance step are separating &falling apart. entrance steps are deteriorating. debris has accumulate
Oct 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted front stoop where bottom step is defective chipped eroded w/ spalling present rem: repair and/or replace
Oct 5, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: buildinghas partially collapsed masonry/plaster ceilings finishes at front & rear on 2nd,3rd,4th flr,deteriorated wooden flr joists due to water lea
Jun 30, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 21, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
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- General
Mold
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 14, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Radiator
Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 18, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1895
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,058 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,682 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1904 / 157
- Assessed value
- $391,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension
HPD registration #112182, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 162 West 120 Street
Who owns 162 West 120 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aquelina Equities, LLC.
Does 162 West 120 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 162 West 120 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 162 West 120 Street built?
City records list 1895 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 162 West 120 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.