517 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01976-0019Map
Owner of record: Teachers College Columbia Univerity
517 West 121 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2004 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 241 residential units across 19 floors. The owner of record is Teachers College Columbia Univerity. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on April 19, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 4
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- 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 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 31
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Hazardous
Safety netting damaged broken at time of inspection these defect in vert netting were noted on northa tower bottom cable loose on fl 6-18 nets open on fl 9,10.12,14 various cables unhooked not enough plastic
Oct 21, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit sprinkler at time of inspection work already started 3,4,5 fl however no such permit was issued as per dob records stop all work till permit is obtained remedy obtain permit
Oct 8, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
No standpipe system.at time of inspection work in progress was on the 9th flr(north tower)however standpipe in readiness only up to 2nd fl oor"stop all work" above 75 ft till standpipe in readiness is brought
Aug 8, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property effected by construction operations: the following unsafe conditions existed (1) all egress from all floors and egress from building to both 121 street &122 street destr
Jul 29, 2003 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet biulding code: violation noted: no lights or electrical condurt on side shed erected in front of construction site @ 121st street. (2) no side deep enclosur-on sidewalk shed extensio
Jul 29, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Fail to protect public and property upon inspection at the above construction was in progress pass adj. property 2nd fl windows at est 514 w122 st windows at west and court yard facing construction site not pro
May 12, 2003 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Operation of crane, or hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner upon inspection at the above property excavation was in progress and truck wasbeing dilled with dirt form excavation at the side walk
May 12, 2003 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Oct 1, 1987
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 1607N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt NEWRES
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 2004
- Floors
- 19
- Residential units
- 241
- Building area
- 112,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1976 / 19
- Assessed value
- $14,151,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142418, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 517 West 121 Street
Who owns 517 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Teachers College Columbia Univerity.
Does 517 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 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 517 West 121 Street built?
City records list 2004 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 West 121 Street?
It has 241 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.