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122 West 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01915-0144Map

Owner of record: Belachew, Adam

122 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1885 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Belachew, Adam. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
12 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 · 127

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at the metal gate at fence leading to basement apatment from street pavement , 1st story

    Jun 14, 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 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.

    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
  • 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

    Nov 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 minimum required fixture present light not on.

    Dec 16, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling near steam riser rear east room 1 sty front apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 plaster drop ceiling bathroom 1 sty front apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 1 sty front apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of kitchen 1 sty front apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1994 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom basement apt

    Mar 29, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 2 sty community bathroom.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided thru out entire apt basement sty south apt basement er1 as per sec d26.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures oven range at kitchen 2 sty north apt 5 er1. located at apt 5

    Feb 23, 1993 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures oven range at kitchen basement sty south basement apt er1.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided thru out entire apts er1 2 sty north apt 5 as per housing mant code d26.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination no electricity thru out all stys all public hall er1.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing doors entrance at all b rooms 3 sty at public hall.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock wood etc at scuttle reciess 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchenette 4 sty front east room 4.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures 2 sty north apt 5 er1. located at apt 5

    Feb 23, 1993 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at 2 sty front east room 4.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 1 wash basin & 2 bathtubs or showers.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall 2 sty community bathroom.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at light fixture all stys public hall 1231-801 er1.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric service provided at 2 sty room 8 1231-801 er1.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor rear 2 sty public hall.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures basement sty south apt basement er1.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Feb 23, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower window sash 2 sty communtiy bathroom.

    Feb 23, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline kitchen sink 1 sty front apt 2 kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1992 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window sashes thru out basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom ceiling basement apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture bathroom & southwest room basement apt 1 , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture front room basement apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 suspended ceiling basement sty basement apt bathroom and center room and south room.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sprinklerhead basement apt at basement sty apt thru out.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches basement atp at basement sty apt thru out.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures basement apt gas range to stove at kitchen and entire building er1.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose electrical wiring walls and ceiling cellar thru out.

    Apr 28, 1992

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 26, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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
  • 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 · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    Worked without a permit. in that interior demolition of fire rated room separation (1hr. er) to create new room cnfigurations. 2) new bathroom completed with fixtures. 3) installation of kitchen (stove)

    May 14, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: (1) interior demolition of fire rated room. separation 1 hr required creating new room confeguraions (2) new bathroom completed with fixtures (#) installation of kitchen stove

    Nov 14, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: interior demolition of fire rated roomseparation 1 hour required creating new room configurations. new bathroom compleated with fixtures. installation of kitchen stove. remedy

    Feb 16, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. cooking kitchens/gas oven w/stoners installed within s.r.o living space contrary to d.o.b. rules and regulations. remedy: remove illegal construction.

    Feb 16, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit-noted: (1) interior demolition of fire rated room separation (1hr required) creating new room confegurations. (2) new bathroom completed with fixtures (3) installation of kitchen (stove)

    Jan 6, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: interior noted: the fire rated walls & ceiling (division) is broken, missing & defective creating a hazardous conditionlocation: (1) at various location of the public hallway throughout fir

    Jan 6, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit- noted: cooking kitchens/gas oven w/stoners) installed within sro living space contrary to dob rules & requlations. remedy: remove illegal construction forthwith

    Jan 6, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C5)
Year built
1885
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,814 ft²
Lot area
1,873 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1915 / 144
Assessed value
$284,400
Landmark / historic district
Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District

HPD registration #130496, last renewed Jan 6, 2026.

Questions about 122 West 131 Street

Who owns 122 West 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Belachew, Adam.

Does 122 West 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 122 West 131 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 122 West 131 Street built?

City records list 1885 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 122 West 131 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.