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519 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01976-0016Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

519 West 121 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 34 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 3, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 3, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
30
About 88% of the building's 34 apartments
Up from 28 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet door knob at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling around the riser in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling around the riser in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling around the riser in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle at entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper doors cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood saddle at entrance in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood casing around the door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all radiators and risers in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall, approximately 28 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the sink at drainage in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby

    Mar 25, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 6 sty front fire escape.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of chair presently located at bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling 3rd & 4th sty public hall.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty southeast apt 5e waters. , section '' ''

    Sep 25, 1991 · Apt 5E

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at bathroom & kitchen 5 sty southeast apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Sep 25, 1991 · Apt 5E

    Open — False certification
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with 2 x # inch iron bar extending across and secured to 2 brackets, the broken or defective angle iron or bar at foot of gooseneck ladder rear stack.

    Mar 28, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete east wall west fire passageway.

    Mar 28, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 6 sty balcony rear fire escape rewrite 132.

    Mar 28, 1991

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 18

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

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 20, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 17, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 24, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 16, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 16, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9744

    May 4, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9744

    May 23, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9744

    Aug 16, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#906796.remedy:submit acceptable require

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3q7/12q7/36p7/38p7/66p7/.3 & 12-provide guard for car lighting.36-provide.38-provide.66-provide.

    Jun 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75o05,46h13,49h13,15l01,08j01.15-base and where needed.08-adjust where needed.

    May 15, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02x 08v 05j 46u 57o

    Sep 30, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    55x,73o,30#,36t,31r,40#,33x,48k,17r,30#,74x. 30 taper ledge. 35 window31 going out wall over window. 40 file form. 33 light. 17 with glass. 30 file for sealing up window. 74 work light.

    Jun 28, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o,08v,05j

    Jul 26, 1991 · Penalty $75

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door to dumbwaiter

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 26, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1926
Floors
6
Residential units
34
Building area
28,668 ft²
Lot area
6,728 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1976 / 16
Assessed value
$1,263,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118770, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 519 West 121 Street

Who owns 519 West 121 Street?

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

Does 519 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 519 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 519 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 519 West 121 Street?

It has 34 residential units.

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