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242 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01926-0050Map

Owner of record: Francis, Stephanie

242 West 121 Street is an one-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Francis, Stephanie. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 41 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 43

  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 2, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Info 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 9, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Dec 9, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 20, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. lights not on.

    Sep 12, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 watt minimum required fixture present light not on.

    May 12, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 replace with new the missing electric bulb ceiling fixture 1st sty public hall.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar throughout.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public halls all stys.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile 2nd sty public hall bathroom wall at west.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement sty 2nd and 3rd sty public halls.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor 1st sty front east room 1a room throughout.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st sty front east room 1a kitchen.

    Oct 7, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1st sty front east apt 1a kitchen. located at apt 1a

    Oct 7, 1981 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly 1st sty public hall door to vestibule.

    Jul 1, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1st sty public hall bathroom.

    Jul 1, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective electric wall outlet 1st sty front b room 1 at west.

    Jul 1, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches mice 1st sty front b room 1.

    Jul 1, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective electric wall outlet 1 sty front west room 1 center room.

    Mar 24, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty front west room 1 thru out.

    Mar 24, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 1 sty pub hall bathroom.

    Mar 24, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 4, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 27, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 27, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is 1-stop side concrete support tilting pulled away from treads 2-mortor missing on stoop side concrete support creating a harazdous condition to tenants remedy repair stoop

    Jun 2, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted stoops side concrete support tilting pulled away from treads 2 mortar missing in stoop side conerete support creating a hazardous condition.remedy repair the stoop to the satisfaction

    May 25, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop side concrete support tilting & pulling away from threads 2 mortar missing in stoops side concrete support remedy repair stoop

    May 15, 1995

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop side concrete support pulling away from threads 2 also mortar missing location east side of stoop hazardous condition remedy obtain a permit and make all necessary repair

    Apr 27, 1995

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted: the masonary stair foundation wall of stoop that formed a solid handrail is building and leaning away from stairs, approx 2" location left wall stringer.

    Oct 26, 1994 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop side concrete support leaning pulling away from threads @ 2 inches also mortar missing remedy repair stoop

    Mar 2, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain-noted: stoops side concrete support tilting pulledaway from treads 2" mortar missing in stoop side concrete support, creating hazardous condition. remedy:repair the defects forthwith to

    Dec 3, 1993 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop. side concrete support tilting pulled away from treads 2" mortar missing in stair sides concrete supports. remedy: repair stoop

    Oct 26, 1993

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop side concrete support tilting pulled away from treads 2 mortar missing in stoop side concret support remedy repairstoop

    Jun 28, 1993 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop side concrete support tilting, pulled away from threads 2 mortar mmissing in stoop side concrete support. remedy repair stoop.

    Dec 9, 1992 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain stoop side concrete support tilting, pulled away from treads. remedy: repair stoop.

    Jul 22, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • 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
One-family home (A9)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
1
Building area
2,610 ft²
Lot area
1,682 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1926 / 50
Assessed value
$142,860
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116634, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 242 West 121 Street

Who owns 242 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Francis, Stephanie.

Does 242 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 West 121 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 242 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 West 121 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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