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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of chair presently located at bulkhead to roof.
Sep 11, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling 3rd & 4th sty public hall.
Sep 11, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash 1 sty public hall.
Sep 11, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty southeast apt 5e waters. , section '' ''
Sep 25, 1991 · Apt 5E
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at bathroom & kitchen 5 sty southeast apt 5e. , section '' ''
Sep 25, 1991 · Apt 5E
Open — False certification - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.