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227 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01927-0017Map

Owner of record: Harlem Community Pres

227 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Harlem Community Pres. HPD has recorded 449 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
449
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
674

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 27, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 100% of the building's 20 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 · 449

  • C

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

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at fireescape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of offensive odors emanating from apartment # 3c at 3rd sty. in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — 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 29, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline at the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the wastepipe at the sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking mechanism at the 1st window from south at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower spring balance at the 2nd window from south at west in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze enamel at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower spring balance at the west window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower spring balance at the 1st window from south at west in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the drain pipe at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze enamel at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

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

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Mar 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Mar 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective motise lock and assemblies at door in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

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

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1C

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south and east walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective flush apparatus at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, south and east walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • 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 27, 2001

    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
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed a large sleeping mattress and metal frame stored on 3rd floor public hallway in front of main stair well and apt # 3c & 3d which partially obstructing egress., repair and/replace

    Nov 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per one weil mclain series 88 hot water boiler in cellar. boiler not registered-boiler-oil left in boiler room-pressure range in compound gage not 1x1/2 times setting of relief valve; register boiler and cal

    Apr 21, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit expired permit upon inspection at above address sidewalk shed was installed permit #101339801 exp12/31/97 as per record remedy renew permit

    Aug 6, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work withour a permit. expired permit sidewalk shed at front issued under permit number 101932214 has expired on 12/31/988. renew sidewalk shed permit.

    Nov 28, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 21, 2026 · Apt APT4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2026 · Apt APT4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 21, 2026 · Apt APT4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 21, 2026 · Apt APT4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 22, 2026$1,850,000Rentals - walkup apartments20

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
20,060 ft²
Lot area
5,046 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1927 / 17
Assessed value
$602,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123922, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 227 West 121 Street

Who owns 227 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlem Community Pres.

Does 227 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 449 housing violations at this property.

Is 227 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 227 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 227 West 121 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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