431 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01963-0034Map
Owner of record: 431 W 121 St Housing Developme
431 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 431 W 121 St Housing Developme. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2025. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 41
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 · 57
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at riser in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower refregerator door rubber gaskets in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at fire escape window at east. in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door
May 25, 2024
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, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective water damage wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure hanging 11th metal tread from bottom up at at fire escape, 1st story, section at east
Jun 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north ,east and west walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar material and bricks at upper north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at south wall light switch in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails at 1st story balcony ,west fire escape
Mar 11, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st story balcony ,west fire escape.
Mar 11, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north ,east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north ,east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 11, 2015 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom at entrance located at bsmt-apt gndfl, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gndfl, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt gf, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2004 · Apt GF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gf, bsmt-apt at north
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt GF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt gf, bsmt-apt at north
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt GF
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty northwest apt 1d. , section '' ''
Apr 17, 1998 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder dead bolt on entrance door 2 sty northwest apt 1d. , section '' ''
Apr 17, 1998 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty northwest apt 1d. , section '' ''
Apr 17, 1998 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling private hall 2 sty northwest apt 1d er1. , section '' ''
Apr 17, 1998 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 27, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 27, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Jul 10, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
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 - active - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: observed damaged/spalling terra cotta at exposures 1(south ele) and expsoure 2(west). at expsoure 2(west) a crack at the window sill on the
Aug 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspectionobserved a flower planter box on the landing of the fire escape; located at 7th floor of exposure 2 (west elevator). miscellaneous objects o
Jun 11, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain buildings exterior walls and/or appurtenances. at time of inspection observed a cracked window on the 5th floor of exposure 1(south elevation). unsecured flower pots on a window sill;4th flo
Jun 11, 2024 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect life lines from sharp edges and abrasion causing a hazardous condition for workers and public ,life lines in use were not protected of contact that includes roof top and bulkhead. exposures 1
Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction work in progress. at 7 floor set back. and roof location. upon further review of site safety plan. it was observed that. sidewalk shed was not indicated. adjacent property ohp was not indicated. co
Apr 11, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
1 span of delta beam set up non conforming. rear fulcrum approved for 12' on site, they have 12'-41/2and 12'- 5''. 2 does not have capacity of motors just platform list data, although counterweights. capacity i
Apr 11, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed the submitted tpp under the aforementioned job number lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on the health requirem
Apr 8, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35154484p issued on 1/26/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w.commissioner's order &/
Jul 6, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35154484p issued on 1/26/16 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of corr
May 11, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit work noted:@apt#5d observed that 1)ceiling of the kitchen size approx:12 ft x 10 ft has been removed & demolished.2)installed new joist (wooden beam) including new joist hangers in the 2 bed
Feb 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: 4-5 wood roof rafters are torquing out of plumb approx 2-4 inches. wood rafters have no fasterners or hangers. wood rafter ends are supported by
Jan 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.6.1 failed to provide safe point of anchorage. noted: at time of inspection 2 lifelines tied into fire escape railings. workers who working on suspended scaffold at exp #3 attached to these lifelines.
Sep 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. noted: at time of inspection following worker: felipe de jesus flores criollo working on suspended scaffold w/o certificate of fitness
Sep 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 9-01 no designated foreman on site. noted: at time of inspection no designated foreman on site 2 suspended scaffolds in use. designated foreman appeared on the site at the end of inspection. duration of
Sep 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate.partial stopwork order issued men working on supported scaffold w/o 4hr supported scaffold training.all workers who use/work on supported scaffold must
May 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial stop work prder issued @ 431 west 121 street failure to institute/maintain safety equip.measures or temp.const.-no guardrails.noted upon inspec.men working on roof performing melolition of parapet walls
May 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept.prior to installation/use of outrigger beams in connection w/suspended scaffold.noted upon inspec.outrigger beams connected to suspended scaffold being used at exp.3 w/o proper notificatio
May 28, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit: observed new electrical wiring, junction boxes open& exposed to elements. no gfi recepticles in (cooling) area. (workers only) no permits posted. remedy: stop all work & obtain permit(s).
Jul 10, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No design draning at time of inspection bldg was erected up to roof and suspended scaffold for brick loyers was localed on 11 and 13 ft no design draioing for suspended scafford was provided at constration site
Jan 3, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Vertiol netting not maintain at time of inspection bldg was erected up to roof and on multiple poors vertical was not maintain following condition exist 1, vertical netting was open on floors 4n, 5n,12,14,15 2)
Jan 3, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to call dob for commencement of site safety, 24 hour notice: no 24 hour notice was given to department for 24 hour new construction. remedy: call best squad for 24 hour notice.
Mar 22, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2015 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2011 · Apt GFA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt GF
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt GF
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 15, 2009 · Apt GFB
Close - General
Windows
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 25, 2005 · Apt GNDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt GF
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt GF
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt GF
Close - General
Floor
Mar 31, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 13, 2004 · Apt GF
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | $277,750 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 17,034 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,618 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1963 / 34
- Assessed value
- $1,271,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106424, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 431 West 121 Street
Who owns 431 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 431 W 121 St Housing Developme.
Does 431 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 431 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 431 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 431 West 121 Street?
It has 25 residential units and 27 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.