421 West 141 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02050-0190Map
Owner of record: Davis, Ernest D
421 West 141 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1893 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 10 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Davis, Ernest D. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 79
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 22, 2024
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, 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
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 2, 2022
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 - 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 25, 2019
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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
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 missing at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
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 missing at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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 door to boiler room and above mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles in the 2nd bedroom 2 from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchenette located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit at east entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt parlor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of a missing electric panel cover in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of a missing electrical panel cover at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden door frame in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the light fixture hanging from ceiling by wires in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Atoi observed approx. 600 cubic ft of pooled water emitting a foul sewage like odor, with numerous flies, insects, and mosquitoes in rear yard at exp 3., repair and/replace; restore rear yard to code complaint
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed within basement unit a ceiling with an approx. 4'x4' hole and significant water damage. floor with numerous tiles ripped out of place and a radiator with significant burn marks on and around the u
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt PARLOR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 26, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 31, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 24, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 10 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 10 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1893
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 2,766 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2050 / 190
- Assessed value
- $243,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights Historic District
HPD registration #130156, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.
Questions about 421 West 141 Street
Who owns 421 West 141 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Davis, Ernest D.
Does 421 West 141 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 West 141 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 421 West 141 Street built?
City records list 1893 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 West 141 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.