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160 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0158Map

Owner of record: West 121 St Corp

160 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 West 121 St Corp. HPD has recorded 323 housing violations here, most recently on August 27, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
323
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
276

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 27, 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 2023
11
About 100% of the building's 7 apartments
Up from 10 in 2018

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 · 323

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and north wall at community bathroom, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the room located at b-room 9, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the room located at b-room 8, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the room located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from south at west

    Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18191502 issued 27-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18191507 issued 27-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at fixture at community kitchen, 2nd story

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to cellar level at basement

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to basement level at cellar

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door at cellar

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at basement level

    Nov 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community kitchen, 2nd story

    Oct 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    May 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower at community bathroom, 2nd story

    May 14, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeded 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 2, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature 130 degrees at community kitchen, 2nd story

    Oct 11, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • 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 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 7, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 7, 2016

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35221247z issued on 11/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Nov 30, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35221247z issued on 11/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work does not confrom to approved construction documents &/or a

    Oct 11, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35221247z issued on 11/29/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work does not conform to

    Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35221247z issued on 11/29/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work not conforming to constr

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35221247z issued on 11/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for apt#4 on the 2 floor for the electrical work. remedy: comp

    May 16, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35221247z issued on 11/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply with commissione

    Mar 18, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35221247z issued on 11/29/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jan 9, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments: noted: at 2nd floor apt 4 front side electric base porttheater front room and trayway. rmdy: conform work to approved constru

    Nov 29, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: @ front of bldg, btwn 2nd & 3rd flr windows there is a seperation of stone surface, delaminating is occurring, also noted above entry door spalling of s

    Sep 20, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at time of inspection there is spalled brownstone above front entry door & above 2nd story windows at exposure #1 front of bldg. remedy: maintain

    Mar 4, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 11, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 (C1)
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 / 158
Assessed value
$335,250
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #130262, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 160 West 121 Street

Who owns 160 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 121 St Corp.

Does 160 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 323 housing violations at this property.

Is 160 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 160 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 160 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.