121 West 120 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0020Map
Owner of record: Kessel, Doron
121 West 120 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kessel, Doron. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 17 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 92
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- 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 - 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 2, 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls inside closet in the foyer located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in closet in the foyer located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of nails protruding from floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 64 square feet at east , south, west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; one way screws and window stops missing at air conditioner units in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective air vent at bathroom ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 23, 2014
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremley hot water scalding condition, water temperature 140 degrees. thermometer# 7559 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , carpet at the floors in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from street entrance to 4 sty south apt 4f. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalance window sashes east and west rooms 4 sty south apt 4f. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at kitchen and west room 4 sty south apt 4f. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at washbasin bathroom 4 sty south apt 4f. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 4 sty south apt 4f. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty south apt 4f hibbler. , section '' ''
Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 27, 2016
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
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to provide/accepted plans construction at job site at time of inspection. noted: at time of inspection observed construction work going on as per job#122557232. however no approved plans present for ins
Apr 29, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. work noted: at time of inspection observed construction work going on under job#122557232 & no after hours permit.(3 workers on 3rd fl & one on 1st
Apr 29, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire ground floor apt: removed existing electrical installation,installing nw: sub feeders,sub panel,branch circuit wiring,recptacles outlets,switches lighting fixtires. not
Nov 4, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,16,38
Nov 22, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Sep 29, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 29, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt BUZZ3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 29, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1896
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1905 / 20
- Assessed value
- $477,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension
HPD registration #110012, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 121 West 120 Street
Who owns 121 West 120 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kessel, Doron.
Does 121 West 120 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 West 120 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 121 West 120 Street built?
City records list 1896 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 West 120 Street?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.