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121 West 136 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01921-0022Map

Owner of record: Chai 888, INC

121 West 136 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chai 888, INC. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 78

  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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 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
  • 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, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Oct 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the room located at b-room 10, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the 1st room from south at east located at b-room 11, 4th story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from south at west located at b-room 11, 4th story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling located at b-room 11, 4th story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement streps #1,#2 and #3 up from bottom from street entrance to building

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at boiler room door and at at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture located at b-room 11, 4th story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2017

    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 incorrect frame at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ladder at scuttle hatchway at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden steps #3 thru #14 detatching from stringer at east wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. at community bathroom, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor at community bathroom, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the room located at b-room 10, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the room located at b-room 10, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the room located at b-room 10, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls at the 1st room from south at east located at b-room 11, 4th story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 22, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 27

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    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
  • 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

    Observed sidewalk shed erected with pipe scaffold on top with missing contact information panel in case of emergency.provide and maintain information panel as required.

    Nov 25, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment on site - expired permit. 25lf of construction fence present at exp #1. permit #m00414086-i1-fn expired 04/15/2021., renew permit

    May 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler insp report as per dob records. submit a current bo-9 report correct all violations conditions & submit the certificate of correction.

    Oct 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 20, 2017 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 16, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 4, 2005 · Apt 10

    Close
  • 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
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
3,374 ft²
Lot area
1,549 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1921 / 22
Assessed value
$87,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123173, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 121 West 136 Street

Who owns 121 West 136 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chai 888, INC.

Does 121 West 136 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 121 West 136 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 121 West 136 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 121 West 136 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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