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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 15, 2023

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 80% of the building's 5 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 41

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 public hall

    Jan 27, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 23, 2014

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty south apt 4f hibbler. , section '' ''

    Mar 3, 1995 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    9h12,11q3,11x11,15l11,22d6,55x11,75u5. 11x-car top. 15-not self closing 1st fl.

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.