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168 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0062Map

Owner of record: Whga Unity Apartments Limited Partnershi P

168 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Whga Unity Apartments Limited Partnershi P. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
74
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
25

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
5
About 100% 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 · 74

  • 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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Mar 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18124968 issued 31-jul-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at east wall, south wall, west wall and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from north, the 2nd bathroom from north, the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 accessible frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 8, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective privacy lock on door in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin waste line in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing at public hall

    Apr 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the door in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door with room leading to fire escape in the 5th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 square feet at ceiling in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 1st private hallway from north, the kitchen , the 2nd bathroom from north at west, the 3rd room from north, the 3rd private hallway from north, the 4th private hallway from north, the 4th room from north, the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet doors at washbasin in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective the wood entrance door to room in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 2 square feet at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd private hallway from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd private hallway from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th private hallway from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 4th private hallway from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, ceiling, west wall in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 4, 2009

    V%*-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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 3

    B354,50a. 50a- second low water cut off missing.

    May 14, 2012 · Penalty $200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    28-104.7.7 failure to file tri form and designate operation subject to controlled insp on plans prior to the commencement of work under controlled insp noted operation subject for structural steel erecting and

    Dec 15, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations at time of insp excessive debris at 1st & 2nd floor creating safety hazards for workers due to tripping and falling issues debris

    Dec 15, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments plans failed to provide all necessary detail for new fire escape job#110127657 rem: provide all necessary details as required

    Dec 15, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3306.9.6 failure to maintain existing sprinkler system in bldg underpartial or full demolition noted upon insp contractor removed sprinkler from entire bldg and failed to maintain sprinkler during a partial d

    Dec 15, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3301.6 failure to provide 3ft 6inch guard rails or equivalent around all floor and perimeter openings upon insp numerous holes in floors thru out entire bldg endangering all workers entering immediate correct

    Dec 15, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain 1 or to provide adequate to required egress duringalteration work to existing bldg upon insp contractor removed entire stairway of this 5story unoccupied bldg during complete gut rehab on bl

    Dec 15, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted the following conditions cellar door unhinged creating access to bldg by way of front metal step adjacent to front entrance remedy: repair & or replace

    Sep 28, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. portion of interior partiion at hallway of 1st floor adjacent to interior stair being used to attached intermediate landing of steel stair 1st to 2nd floor.

    Nov 20, 1996

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    House drain obstructed causing a flood at boiler room-unsanitary conditions. remedy: correct unsanitary condition at once.

    Jul 27, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1A

    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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
7,625 ft²
Lot area
2,119 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1905 / 62
Assessed value
$724,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124425, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 168 West 121 Street

Who owns 168 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whga Unity Apartments Limited Partnershi P.

Does 168 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.

Is 168 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 168 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 168 West 121 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.