261 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01927-0108Map
Owner of record: Wai Wong, Eric Hao
261 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wai Wong, Eric Hao. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 4 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 12
- 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
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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt #2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt #2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Oct 9, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt #2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt #2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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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 1, 2024
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 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 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
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- 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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,553 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,716 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1927 / 108
- Assessed value
- $504,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132133, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.
Questions about 261 West 121 Street
Who owns 261 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wai Wong, Eric Hao.
Does 261 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 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 261 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 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.