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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 33
- 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
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 1, 2024
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 15, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 no signage present at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stairs, landiings and floors at public hall
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 no frame present at public hall, 1st story
Aug 5, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at batjtub at community bathroom, 3rd story
Aug 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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, 1st story
Aug 10, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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, 1st story
Aug 10, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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
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.
Oct 27, 2016
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.
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
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
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.