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151 West 120 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0008Map

Owner of record: The Spencer Family Trust

151 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Spencer Family Trust. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
21 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 54

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    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 10, 2018

    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 9, 2017

    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 27, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for room in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.

    Aug 20, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide electrical service all stys and basement.

    Jun 16, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures public hall bathroom 3 sty.

    Jun 16, 1997

    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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Apr 28, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom basement sty apt.

    Apr 28, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide electricity to entire bldg er1.

    Apr 28, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jan 10, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and community bathroom 2 sty front room 3.

    Jan 10, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing window glass upper sash 2 sty front room 3 center room north window er1.

    Jan 10, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen 2 sty front room 3 er1.

    Jan 10, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door 2 sty southwest apt 3 , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lwoer sash windows cente rroom 2 sty southwest apt 3 , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room 2 sty southwest apt 3 er 1 , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range kitchen 2 sty southwest apt 3 , section '' ''

    Jun 13, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service provided at 2 sty west apt 3 er1. located at apt 3

    Apr 24, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service provided at light fixture all stys public hall as per section 22-2005 and 309 md laws er1.

    Apr 24, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen gas range 2 sty west apt 3 er1. located at apt 3

    Apr 24, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures public hall bathroom 3 sty.

    Apr 24, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided to 2 sty 1 from south at west b unit 3 per sec 27 2037 hmcer1

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided to light fixtures all stys public halls as per sec 2005 309 md law er1

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchenette 1 from south at west b unit 3

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling community bathroom 2 sty public hall er1

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front 2 sty west b unit 3 1 from south er1

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked 1 sty public hall

    Apr 18, 1996

    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 at locked basement door 1 sty public hall

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures community bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Apr 18, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 sty community bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jun 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet community bathroom 2 sty public hall

    Jun 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring sprinkler at south room 2 sty southwest apt b room 3

    Jun 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalanced window sashes south room 2 sty southwest b room 3

    Jun 22, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C0)
Year built
1891
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
5,455 ft²
Lot area
1,817 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1905 / 8
Assessed value
$237,420
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #121527, last renewed Dec 23, 2022.

Questions about 151 West 120 Street

Who owns 151 West 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Spencer Family Trust.

Does 151 West 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 151 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 151 West 120 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 151 West 120 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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