116 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0042Map
Owner of record: Elmwood In Harlem LLC
116 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Elmwood In Harlem LLC. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 33 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 23
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 · 49
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 1, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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 25, 2019
Open — Info 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 10, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 sign missing at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall
Jul 31, 2017
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 - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2001 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2001 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2001 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at east and center window frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2001 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at entrance door located at apt 5b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2001 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2001 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at bathroom and kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2001 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2001 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2001 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2001 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2001 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Show 9 more ↓
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - 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
May 4, 1998
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 · 1
- Hazardous
No guard rails: noted at gut rehab (complete interior demo) (all fl, new interior stairs from bsmt to 4th fl w/o guard rail protection for workers (working under permit #103775309) remedy: stop all work immedia
Oct 28, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 4,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1905 / 42
- Assessed value
- $525,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension
HPD registration #132288, last renewed Sep 19, 2016.
Questions about 116 West 121 Street
Who owns 116 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elmwood In Harlem LLC.
Does 116 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 116 West 121 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 116 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 116 West 121 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.