232 West 120 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01925-0047Map
Owner of record: Harlem West Vi Housing Development Fund Co. INC.
232 West 120 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Harlem West Vi Housing Development Fund Co. INC.. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on August 27, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 171
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 93
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper at north wall at public hall, 5th story
Aug 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at fire door leaing to public hall stair '' b '' at public hall, 5th story
Jul 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on east bulkhead door to roof at stairway ''b'' , 5th story
Jul 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2026
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at west bulkhead ( stair 'a' ) at public hall
Feb 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls, in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material south wall at west bulkhead ( stair 'a' ) at public hall
Feb 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at bulkhead area at public hall, 5th story
Dec 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at south wall at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Dec 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 2E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 2E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall (approx. 4 sq ft) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls throughout bulkhead , section ''east''
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls throughout bulkhead , section ''east''
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... window frame at north wall approx. 5 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead , section ''east''
Apr 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5sq ft of ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Defect letter issued - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot waer fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and east walls at bulk head stairs <a> , 5th story
May 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 10, 1991
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 18, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 18, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
B254,5b,6a,30a,50,50a,50b. 50-blocked flue switch interlocked w/hwh, to stop both units in the event of blocked chimney; 50a-outside chim ney access door corroded; 50b-gas meter room missing ventilation louve
May 19, 2015 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to name designated foreman no designated foreman at job site at time of inspection suspended scaffold installed at exposure #2 court yard & worker on scaffold comply with code.
Apr 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffol or performance by authorized person at site no daily inspection of suspended scaffold no log book at site at time of inspection suspended scaffold installed at
Apr 14, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
3314.6.3misc lifelines tiebacks & suspension ropes shall coch be attached to a different point of anchoroge lifeline & tieback attached to 1point of anchorage parapet clamp suspended scaffold installed at expos
Apr 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without permit (expired):side walk shed permit has expired. remedy:"renew permit or remove shed"
Oct 10, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5F
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 5F
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 29
- Building area
- 28,335 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,568 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1925 / 47
- Assessed value
- $1,053,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132044, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 232 West 120 Street
Who owns 232 West 120 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlem West Vi Housing Development Fund Co. INC..
Does 232 West 120 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 232 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 232 West 120 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 232 West 120 Street?
It has 29 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.