280 West 127 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01932-0159Map
Owner of record: 280 West Harlem INC.
280 West 127 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 280 West Harlem INC.. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 31
- 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 — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
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 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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 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.
Feb 3, 2015
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 100 watts. lights not on.
Dec 10, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - 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 100 watt minimut required fixture present light not on.
Apr 18, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.
Jan 16, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar basement sty door locked.
Jan 16, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.
Dec 28, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system 1st sty public hall at rear door locked.
Dec 28, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage cellar thruout.
Dec 6, 1972
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 3rd stoyr.
Sep 8, 1972
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing 2 wash basins & 2 bathtubs or showers.
Sep 8, 1972
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.
Sep 8, 1972
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide peep hole in entrance door to each housing unit where not already provided.
Sep 8, 1972
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective and or painted sprinkler heads public hall all stories.
Sep 8, 1972
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed roof in state of disrepair, open to elements and in danger of further collapse. engineers report required
Feb 27, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: repair and secure sidewalk shed in code complaint manner to safeguard publice and property
Nov 27, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install fifteen feet of sidewalk with netting
Aug 10, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Oct 24, 2008
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Sep 26, 2008
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 23, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39139873z., file a certificate of correction
Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order. front facade in a state of disrepair. conditions with decorative window stone missing exposed brick, pop up stones and deteriorated masonry throug
Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39100058y., file a certificate of correction
Jul 23, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed roof in state of disrepair, open to elements and in danger of further collapse. vacate entire building, repair and/replace
Feb 27, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi failure to comply with commissioners order to file certificate of correction for class 1 oath summons # 39100064k - served 11-27-2023 first hearing date 2-1-2024 - default - no certificate of correction fi
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi at parlor level, 1st floor and 1st window from left at 2nd floor missing and defective decorative masonry - agg 1 recurring condition summons # 39100064k served 11-27-2023 default 2-1-2024, repair and/repl
Dec 31, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed a sidewalk shed in place on front facade expo # 01 with expired permit. sidewalk shed parapet approx. 4'-0" x 8'-0" section collapsed including some planks and fell on to sidewalk. remaining shed deter
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed a sidewalk shed in place on front facade expo # 01 with expired permit # m00072294-i1-sh which expired on 10/06/2018 and no renewal on dob record., renew permit
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed building front facade instate of disrepair conditions with decorative window stone missing, exposed bricks, pop up stones and deteriorated masonry throughout & falling a parts., r
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Permit expired for sidewalk shed 10-6-18renew permit
Sep 15, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Sidewalk shed not maintained, lighting not connected to power source, no extended, bolt missing covers.maintain
Sep 15, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
No sidewalk shed permit.observed sidewalk shed erected at exposure 1.no active permit was issued on bis or dobnow for sidewalk shed.rem:obtain sidewalk shed permit.
Jun 27, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site - expired permit. noted: permit #m00072294-i1-sh issued on 8/23/18 and expired on 10/6/18. remedy: renew permit
Sep 16, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#39025626x issued on 7/20/2020 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for excessive amount of debris
Sep 16, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed front yard of vacant building to have an excessive amount of flammable debris stored in front yard. debris creates hazardous
Jul 20, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection noted sidewalk shed #m000722941-17 exp on 10-6-18. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Apr 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp.construction equipment on site expired permanenet sidewalk shed #m000722941-expired on 10/6/18.rem:renew permit
Apr 6, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Misc violations/ sect 3307.6.4.8 failure to maintain sidewalk shed, required lighting fixtures not functional and disconnected sidewalk non illuminated under shed. rmdy: comply with code.
Feb 8, 2019 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/lighting not provided. sunrise 7:25am. remedy: comply w/code provide lighting dusk dawn.
Nov 5, 2018 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/o valid permit. remedy: comply w/code obtain permit.
Nov 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35323118j issued 08/10/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no certificate of correct
Sep 26, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.6.4.8 failure to maintain sidewalk shed. required lighting fixtures not functional & disconnected. sidewalk non illuminated under shed. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 26, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm's order as stated in emergency declaration noted:at the front north exposure bsmt entrance the door is unsecured and open & at the rear south exposure the door isnot sealed as stated
Apr 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to seal bldg throughout forthwith under immediate emergency declaration. noted: as per immediate emergency declaration no 417 of 08 to seal bldg throughout forthwith
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | $787,500 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,880 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,499 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1932 / 159
- Assessed value
- $209,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #123579, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.
Questions about 280 West 127 Street
Who owns 280 West 127 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 280 West Harlem INC..
Does 280 West 127 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 280 West 127 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 280 West 127 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 280 West 127 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.