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156 West 123 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01907-0057Map

Owner of record: Townhouse 123, LLC

156 West 123 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1884 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse 123, LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
6 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 · 50

  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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 16, 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

    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 2, 2021

    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 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 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
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  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Apr 7, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty southwest apt 4b kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 4b

    Apr 7, 1987 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system boiler room door locked at cellar.

    Apr 7, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at 1st sty public hallat ceiling.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring 3rd sty public hall wall.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture at 4th sty public hall.

    Sep 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked door in basement sty public hall at rear.

    May 9, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    May 9, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty rear apt 2b bathroom and kitchen. located at apt 2b

    May 9, 1986 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock wall at west 3rd sty front west apt 4a front east room. , section '' ''

    Dec 28, 1981 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and woodwork 3rd sty front west apt 4a throughout. , section '' ''

    Dec 28, 1981 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable oven and jets of gas range 3rd sty front west apt 4a kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Dec 28, 1981 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition former 2 class b rms altered to 2 rm unit 2 sty rear.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires front center cellar.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, 1 sty front west room.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition former 1 sty community kitchen combined with 1 sty rear unit.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition former 2 class b rms altered to 4 class b rms front & rear basement.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit basement public hall.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing 3 bathtubs or showers & 3 washbasins.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood handrail basement to 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 2 sty rear east & rear west rooms altered intorooms latered into 2 rooms & kitchenette.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 2 sty front east & front west rooms altered into 2 rooms & kitchenette.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 3 sty front east & front west rooms altered into 2 rooms & kitchenette.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 4 sty front east front west & 2nd from front at west rooms altered into 2 rooms & kitchenette.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 4 sty rear west & 2nd from rear at west rooms altered into 1 room & kitchenette.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar at rear.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass 3 sty rear room east window.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & north wall 3 sty rear room.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective &/or painted sprinkler heads 1 sty pub hall.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 2 sty public hall watercloset compt.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 189, subd. 5 m/d law remove sash in partition between room and public hall and seal opening with material similar to adjacent wall 3 sty public hall at rear east.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public hall stairs on wall all stys.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose washbasin 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 4 sty pub hall scuttle closet & ceiling of 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition former 2 class b rms altered to 2 room unit 1 sty rear.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective and/or painted sprinkler heads 3 sty public hall soffit stairs.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the broken or defective connection drain 2 sty public hall bathrm washbasin.

    Jul 8, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 15, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    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 - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 3

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. observed at bulkhead at 156 w 123 st ny a sunroom which replaces the bulkhead. approx 12x20 enclosure w/ windows and door,bronze aluminum frame,and glass. 2 additional treads added to existin

    Jul 28, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.noted-having erected sidewalk construction fence in front of #1 exposure.fence is constructed of wood & plywood full w/property approx 16'.remedy:obtain construction fence permit

    May 14, 2007 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans work noted:bulk head roof & perimeter walls glass enclosure oct 3 & 4 flr level.kitchen area front &rear walls wood 2 x 4 stud framing & spray on fire proof on wood joist

    Sep 18, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C0)
Year built
1884
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,350 ft²
Lot area
1,515 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1907 / 57
Assessed value
$162,360
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #132574, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 156 West 123 Street

Who owns 156 West 123 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse 123, LLC.

Does 156 West 123 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 West 123 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 156 West 123 Street built?

City records list 1884 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 West 123 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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