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221 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01927-0020Map

Owner of record: New York Equity Fund 2005, LLC

221 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is New York Equity Fund 2005, LLC. HPD has recorded 119 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
119
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
10
About 100% of the building's 10 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 119

  • 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 — 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Oct 25, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at building front

    Jul 11, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 2B

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

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

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 40 sq. ft. at all walls inside the closet located at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls inside the closet located at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 35 sq. ft. at all walls inside the closet located at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls inside the closet located at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

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

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 4B

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

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood at bottom of base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall ( approx.10.sq.ft. ) in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 5th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    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

    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 · 16

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place with permit m00534757 expire 7-12-23 causing hazardous conditions.

    Jun 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to renew sidewalk shed permit. shed at exposure one, permit m00534757-i1-sh expired on 07/12/2023. expired permit in contrary with 28-105.2 classification of work permits section 8 temporary constructio

    Feb 25, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk shed erected at expoures#1 with missing 5 feet extensions at expo# 1 of the sidewalk shed contrary code (3307.6.3). this condition creates inadequate pedestrian

    Feb 16, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Note: at time of inspection, i observed sidewalk in place at exposures# 1, upon reviewing department records (bis/dobnow), it was found that the sidewalk shed permit (m00534757) was expired on 07/12/2023. an ac

    Feb 16, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    In respond to complaint, i observed inactive closed job with existing temporary construction equipment-shed in place at sidewalk exposure 1 with expired permit #(m00534757-i1-sh) dated 07/12/2023. upon search i

    Oct 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of a 5-story occupied building sidewalk shed erected exposure#1 upon review dob now and bis system show permit expired since 07/12/2023 and has not renew as per code require.permit number:

    Oct 16, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of a 5-story building, i observed sidewalk shed erected exp#1 during my inspection i noticed sidewalk shed has no contact information panel. this create a hazardous situation for first res

    Oct 16, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection 6 story occupied building no construction activities, i observed sidewalk shed erect at exposure #1 with an expired permit date on 07/12/2023 upon reviewing dob now system.renew permi

    Feb 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection occupied 6 story building no construction activities, i observed 3 rotted mudsills beneath the shed vertical members, compromising shed where a possible collapse can occur to shed caus

    Feb 27, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed erected upon search in dob now and bis systems both showed permit m00534757 has expired on 2-12-23 and has not been renewed as required.renew and maintain permit a

    Apr 19, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed erected upon search in dob now and bis systems both showed permit m00534757 has expired on 2-12-23 and has not been renewed as required.renew and maintain permit i

    Sep 7, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed erected with missing info panel containing name and phone number to call in case of emergency.provide and maintain information panel as required.

    Sep 7, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 stories, existing building, no active construction work. observed sidewalk shed at exposure 1 with expired permit in contrary with building code, permit holder failed to renew the per

    Jul 8, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 stories, existing building, no active construction work. observed sidewalk shed at exposure 1 with sharp edges and missing nails for mudsills make it displaced, creating a hazardous c

    Jul 8, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide sidewlak shed parape sign noted at time of inspection i observed to bemissing at exposure #1 required parapet sign provide required sidewalk shed parapet sign

    Jun 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specificatiosn five(5) foot extension does not cover th eentire width of the sidewalk on both sides of teh erected shed provide required overhead protection of entire sidewalk w

    Jun 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
10,180 ft²
Lot area
2,523 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1927 / 20
Assessed value
$1,088,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #133648, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 221 West 121 Street

Who owns 221 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New York Equity Fund 2005, LLC.

Does 221 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 119 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 West 121 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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