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125 West 120 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0018Map

Owner of record: Michael D. Leach

125 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Michael D. Leach. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 19 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 33

  • 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

    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

    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 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

    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 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

    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.

    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

    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
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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.

    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 required.

    Nov 22, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 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 5, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen er1 , section '' ''

    Apr 30, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jan 6, 1996

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixture 1 sty north apt 4. located at apt 4

    Jan 6, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 1 sty west apt 1 thru out. located at apt 1

    Mar 8, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection hot and cold water lines 1 sty west apt 1 kitchen ceiling. located at apt 1

    Mar 8, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe under sink 1 sty west apt 1 kitchen. located at apt 1

    Mar 8, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty west apt 1 kitchen er1. located at apt 1

    Mar 8, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling all stys thru out public hall.

    Mar 8, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at entrance to 1 sty public hall stairs er1.

    Mar 8, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Mar 8, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 8, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 1 sty public hall bathroom.

    Mar 8, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty west apt 1 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 1

    Mar 8, 1995 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 stry apt 1 , section '' ''

    Apr 5, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rear court cellar er1.

    Feb 5, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply to fixture cellar basement and 1 sty public hall er1.

    Feb 5, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 27, 2010

    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
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  • 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 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

    May 4, 1998

    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
  • 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 · 7

  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:missing & severly eroded brick work @verious locations of rear wall,chimney & parapet.defective sagging roof @rear extension.defective gutter.rem:immediately repair def

    Jul 25, 2012 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a certificate of correction w'/the dob.defect noted:at time of inspec.no certifcate of correction filed for ecb nov#34893177h.violating conditions still exist.

    Sep 20, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c. w/the dob.noted: respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a c/c, pursuant to 28-204.2, for nov 34879243x. remedy: file c/c.

    Dec 8, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances defects noted:@ timeof inspection there is loose brick & missing mortar joists @ exposures 2 & 3 leader from gutter is not secured properly causing water to dis

    Oct 27, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is missing brick work and severely eroded mortar joints at various locations of rear wall, chimney and parapet. defective sagging roof of rear extension. missing

    Sep 15, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances. noted: at the west chimney line the 3 northern most chimneys are all leaning, where bricks are loose because of washed out mortar joints w/each chimney ready

    Jan 23, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: bldg having at rear (1) collapsed/missing down spout/leader over the rear set back roof/terrace. (2) partially collapsed rear, lower roof/terrace/ca

    Sep 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2005 · Apt 4

    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
1896
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
5,101 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1905 / 18
Assessed value
$187,020
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #122361, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 125 West 120 Street

Who owns 125 West 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michael D. Leach.

Does 125 West 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 125 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 125 West 120 Street built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 125 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.