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162 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0059Map

Owner of record: Smith, Sarah L.

162 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Sarah L.. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 13 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 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.

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchenette located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink at west wall in the kitchen located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet sink at west wall in the kitchen located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile throughout in the kitchen located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt APT5

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt APT5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box no signage present at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 no signage present at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs, landiings and floors at public hall

    Aug 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 no frame present at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at batjtub at community bathroom, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlockable slidebolt at scuttle door at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub at 1st community bathroom from north, 3rd story

    Jun 30, 2020 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors door not self closing . in the entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 5

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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 16, 1999

    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

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt APT5

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 6

    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 (C5)
Year built
1888
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
2,805 ft²
Lot area
1,716 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1905 / 59
Assessed value
$442,800
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #125025, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 162 West 121 Street

Who owns 162 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Sarah L..

Does 162 West 121 Street have violations?

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

Is 162 West 121 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 162 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 162 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.