231 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01927-0015Map
Owner of record: 133 Equities LLC
231 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 133 Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 512 housing violations here, most recently on June 26, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 512
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 66
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 512
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 5D
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sprinkler head vinyl cap in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective :entrance door to dumbwaiter chute at compactor closet, 1st story
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective : entrance door to dumbwaiter chute at compactor closet, 5th story
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 20, 2019 · Apt 2B
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.
Oct 10, 2018
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.
Oct 10, 2018
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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 the cellar
Apr 17, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Apr 17, 2017
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.
Oct 27, 2016
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.
Oct 27, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
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.
Oct 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west walls located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at bldg. entrance door at front areaway
Mar 8, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter banlance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing floor vinyl tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective south 1 fire escape loose window lower sash in the 6th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator in the private hallway located at apt 6, 3rd story
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Apr 23, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 200 watts minimum.
May 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation skylight frame at south bulkhead on roof.
Aug 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall all stories including bulkhead.
Aug 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone ledge below 2 sty window south at east.
Aug 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escape all stories.
Aug 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone front stoop rails 1 sty entrance at side walk.
Aug 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plants 5 sty balcony front fire escape.
Aug 25, 1998
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Found exhaust fan vibrating on roof, causing noise inside apt 5d. failed to maintain as per mc 102.3; mc, comply with notice of violation; replace and/or replace; correct all violating conditions and submit a c
Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
B254 backflow preventer leaking correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Jan 11, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50a/50b/50c 50a hole in ceiling 50b holes in floor 50c holes in wall
Jun 20, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 1C
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
- 21
- Building area
- 20,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,046 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1927 / 15
- Assessed value
- $1,784,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105151, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.
Questions about 231 West 121 Street
Who owns 231 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 133 Equities LLC.
Does 231 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 512 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 West 121 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 West 121 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.