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157 West 120 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0105Map

Owner of record: 157 West 120th Street Housing Developmen T

157 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 157 West 120th Street Housing Developmen T. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 13 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 20

  • 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
  • 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

    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 22, 2024

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt suite1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2023 · Apt SUITE1

    Open — 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 25, 2019

    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 10, 2018

    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 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.

    Apr 16, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Apr 10, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.

    Sep 11, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak 2nd floor apt 2 walls & ceiling north room & private hall. , section '' ''

    Jun 5, 1996 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty apt 2 north room. , section '' ''

    Jun 5, 1996 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective and leaky steam return line for boiler at west wall cellar.

    Jan 5, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Dob violation issued for matters not provided

    Nov 25, 2010

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt SUITE1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 7, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 7, 2006 · Apt A2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 25, 2005 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 9, 2026$85,487Rentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1886
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,640 ft²
Lot area
1,615 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1905 / 105
Assessed value
$416,700
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #129859, last renewed Jun 18, 2025.

Questions about 157 West 120 Street

Who owns 157 West 120 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 157 West 120th Street Housing Developmen T.

Does 157 West 120 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 West 120 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 157 West 120 Street built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 West 120 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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