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
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
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 · 449
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
Mar 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 18, 2026
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 south at west
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | $1,850,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 20 |
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.