251 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01927-0012Map
Owner of record: 251w121 NYC LLC
251 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 251w121 NYC LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 55
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 5, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 5, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 5, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at cellar
Jan 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ... at cellar
Jan 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. at lower level in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees (temp reading 173) in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at 1st sty public hall
Oct 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass at upper and lower sashes in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 3rd story
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window glass lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at south at cellar
Apr 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department ... at south at cellar
Apr 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective .. 5th wood tread from bottom of stairs leading to cellar
Apr 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of . electrical cord at 2nd story ceiling light fixture ..connected to exposed wiring at 1st story public hall
Apr 25, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ... sprinkler heads on sprinkler line in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 17
- 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
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 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 4
- Class - 1
Failure safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations noted at back of bldg north elevation an approx 6ft long section of 1 1/2inch black iron fell to adjoining property at 249 w 121st
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction no guardrails noted at north elevation supported scaffold bridged to east elevation onto single section a top roof of adjoining
Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate house keeping: at base level and cellar level throughout debris store above to height of 5'consisting of mattresses furniture and house hold goods and refuse. remedy: clean and
May 1, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted: 1) joists of basement floor level cracked,rotten and sagging. 2) fire penetration at cellar and basement trucent. remedy: maintain building.
May 1, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Doors
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Windows
Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,978 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,817 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1927 / 12
- Assessed value
- $471,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #112374, last renewed Mar 22, 2019.
Questions about 251 West 121 Street
Who owns 251 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 251w121 NYC LLC.
Does 251 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 251 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 251 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 251 West 121 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.