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421 West 118 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01962-0005Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

421 West 118 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 3 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • 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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2008 · Apt 43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 30, 2008 · Apt 43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 3 sty southeast apt 31 missing. , section '' ''

    Jan 24, 1989 · Apt 31

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 23

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9c technical report by 2/21/2024

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 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

    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 · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #906748. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances.at south elevation,expo.#1 observed:(1)spalled terracotta water table at 6th fl & 3rd fl.(2)missing mortar joints at limestone panels above the main entr

    May 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to repair swarmp condition in a timely manner.owner failed to repair:cracked/chipped brick spalling at terra-cota water table rust on fire escape within time reccomended by qewi.qewi recommended repairs

    Apr 8, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building and appurtenances.observed spalling bricks and open mortar joints on backside of the parapet wall of exposures#2 west elevation,#3 north elevation,and #4 east elevation.rem

    Apr 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. witnessed 3 gas dryers & associated gas piping installed in the cellar laundry room. these dryers were connected with illegal flexible connectors. this work was done w/o a permit.

    Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. 3 new dryers & associated gas piping were installed in cellar laundry room w/o a permit gas work needs proper testing. remedy: perform test.

    Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed 3 washing machines installed in the cellar laundry room,waste,vent & domestic water lines were also installed for these washing machines. no permit was issued for this work.

    Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 54

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
20,976 ft²
Lot area
5,046 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1962 / 5
Assessed value
$1,449,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130567, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 421 West 118 Street

Who owns 421 West 118 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.

Does 421 West 118 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 West 118 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 421 West 118 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 West 118 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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