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259 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01927-0009Map

Owner of record: Cameo Group LLC

259 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cameo Group LLC. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
89
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
153

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 89

  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement stair at public hall

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to boiler room at public hall stairs

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 1st story

    May 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system from building entrance to the panel at east wall in the foyer. located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door check on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door closure arms at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance to apt. located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ..the ceiling and south wall.. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the vestibule door

    Aug 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony building front at north

    Aug 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown trees hindering fire escape gooseneck ladder egress at rear at fire escape

    Jul 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall

    Jul 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story balcony at buiding front at fire escape

    Jul 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of potted plant at 4th story balcony front stack

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wooden bannister at stairs 1st story at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles in shower area at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 3A

    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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at boiler room

    Jan 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sash at south 1 window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by vestibule door

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at south fire escape

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower sash window at south in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 18, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 1, 2009

    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
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  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 26, 1994

    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 · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure #1 masonry clad ornamental cornice has dislodged from window & fallen onto walkway. note: decorative masonry secu

    Aug 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at the staircase ceiling broken were board.sheetrock with water damage and settlement.at the 4th floor and 2nd floors levels!remedy:repair and/or repl

    May 18, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.use of gratibited door and/or hardway per bc1009.1.8;27-231(j)at the first floor rear exit of lobby area was improper hardware installed.rear door with latc

    May 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid c of o. - at time of inspection of the above premises building was occupied on all floors w/o a valid c of o. remedy : obtian a valid c of o

    May 30, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a vlid cofo at time of inspection of the above premisis. building was occupied on all floor without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain valid cofo as per code

    Nov 28, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. at time of inspection of the above premises, building was occupied on all floors without avalid c of o. remedy: obtain valid c of o as per code.

    Jun 14, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o at time of inspectionat above premises building was occupied on all floors without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain valid c of o as per code.

    Feb 21, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records occupancy of basement changed from dwelling to a social club. remedy: discontinue illeg alue, restore to prior legal use and conditi

    Jan 31, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2024 · Apt HALLWA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 20, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 3A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
2,652 ft²
Lot area
1,716 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1927 / 9
Assessed value
$378,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119977, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.

Questions about 259 West 121 Street

Who owns 259 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cameo Group LLC.

Does 259 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 259 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 West 121 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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