421 West 119 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01962-0044Map
Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University
421 West 119 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 80 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 2 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 80 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 12
- 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration ...220 volt outlet with electric range present.... in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration ....220 volt outlet with electric range present.. in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ...to the range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2019 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 8f, 8th story, apartment at north
Apr 23, 2012 · Apt 8F
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8b, 8th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 8B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls thru out 2 sty apt 2b southwest. , section '' ''
Dec 8, 1995 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Cycle 8c nrf by 2/21/2019
Apr 30, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 9, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9732
Jul 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9733
Jul 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9732
May 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9733
May 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p9732
Aug 16, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
51)repair main line switch box or secure to the wall 52)repair over heads doors 53)repair light in cab secure
Feb 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection in the basement i observed unprotected hanging loose and expose live wires in the basement, comply with ec
Aug 25, 2023 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. at the time of inspection:exposure 1 south elevation observed crack atcourtyard parapet wall facing west reoccurring. flaking of paint and r
Jan 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances. as noted: at time of inspection i observed on exp1 south elevation - spalls, cracks; and damaged mortar joints at several floors and locations.
Apr 2, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. witnessed installation of 2 gas dryers in cellar lau ndry room. these dryers were installed w.o permits. this is a hazardous condition. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal
Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. witnessed 2 newgas dryers & associated gas piping in cellar laundry room. no permits were issued for this work contractor needs to have all required inspec
Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. in cellar laundry room i witnessed the installed (3)washing machines along with new waste, vent, & domestic water supply. also 2 sprinkler heads were installed off the domestic water supply. n
Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38o02/51j01/71s07. 38o02 properly clean top of car. 51j01 rope clamp on top of car inspection reveal one loose nut-also re-align rope thats twisted at the cross head.
Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38o02/08v01. 38o02 properly clean car top. 08v01 lobby floor to car out of level.adjust leveling.
Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10m07/25q07/41m07 #10-m-07- 2gibs. needed #41-m-07- replace- transformer wires.
Apr 16, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l10
Apr 16, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
1x10,4p16,12q3,5j10,16l10,25d6,33i10,57l10,66o2,51u2.1x10-cease use and 60g11-call 212-566-5543 when repaired 5j10-too much gap between car doors and car post 16l10-slams 4,5,6,7,8 & 10 fls. 33i10-crumbeling
Sep 8, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
4p16,5j10,12q3,16l10,33i10,33i10,41m7,41g11,39r9,51u12,66o2. 5j10-too much gap between car doors and car post 16l10-slams 2,6 and 8 fls 33i10-plaster crumbeling bsmt level 33i10-hole in wall 5th flr 41mt-am
Sep 8, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05
Apr 3, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o,04p,48u.
Sep 22, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35o,37q,08v,04p,48u. selector chain.
Sep 22, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03m,04m,22d,27l,25l,50j,63l,74#,02l. 03, proper ventilation. 4m 5 pin key cylinder + lock-car door can be open while traveling. 50j limits.74#improper city id tags on equipment. 02l buttom.
Sep 15, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03m,04m,17r,22d,25l,74#. 03m capacity and proper ventilation. 04m 5pinkey cylinder and lock 17r for wire glass. 25l close closing arm and car door spins while traveling on equipment
Sep 15, 1995 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l,42m,35p
Nov 22, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28l 09l 06v 46l 31m 74i 31 all electrical covers in shaft and top of the care 74 all holes in shaft
Feb 14, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74m 74e 28l 25l 25l 08v 06j 60m 31m 74i 74 potguard 74 remove the pipes in shaft that is rubbing with the cwt or provide clearance bet. elev and pipes in shaft 60 cut buffer 31 all electrical lines in shaft and
Feb 14, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Aug 21, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 4, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 4, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 4, 2012 · Apt 8F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 8F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 80
- Building area
- 56,423 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,275 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1962 / 44
- Assessed value
- $3,141,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #122928, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 421 West 119 Street
Who owns 421 West 119 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.
Does 421 West 119 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 West 119 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 80 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 80 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 421 West 119 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 West 119 Street?
It has 80 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.