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129 West 122 Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

129 WEST 122 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (4/100)

Year Built: 1885 · Units: 8

129 West 122 Street

Manhattan 10027

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

129 West 122 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1885 in Manhattan with 8 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 12 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 883 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10027)

1,672 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10027

Bottom tier

Avg score: 75

WorstBest in 10027

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

False Repair Certification

The owner falsely certified that repairs were made when they were not. This is a serious violation of trust and law.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

18Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

53Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

49Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

53Fair

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

45Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

77Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 230 violations · Peak: 46 in 2011

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

508

Violations

230

Inspections

52

Financial

38

Compliance

20

Legal

18

Permits

17

Total: 883 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

202

Housing Violations→

(71 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.3x neighborhood avg

12

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3.1x neighborhood avg

23

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

1.7x avg

27

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Below average

11

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1885

Built 141 years ago

↑Improving — 11 violations this year vs 12 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Nov 18, 2015

Deed Transfer — $1,510,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000409537

Aug 13, 2013

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000318672

Nov 23, 2010

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000393439

Jul 18, 2006

Deed Transfer — $336,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000404874

May 27, 2005

Deed Transfer — $1,300,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000311724

May 27, 2005

Mortgage — $1,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000311725

May 7, 2003

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000119961

May 7, 2003

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000119962

May 7, 2003

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000119960

Dec 12, 2002

Assignment

Recorded

Nov 19, 2002

Mortgage — $637,500

Recorded

Dec 20, 2000

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Aug 23, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Aug 23, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Aug 23, 2000

PAT

Recorded

Mar 22, 2000

DTL

Recorded

Dec 7, 1999

Assignment

Recorded

Jun 29, 1999

TLS

Recorded

Jun 22, 1999

Assignment

Recorded

Apr 1, 1999

Satisfaction of Warrant

Recorded

Feb 9, 1998

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jun 16, 1997

PAT

Recorded

Jun 16, 1997

Mortgage — $170,000

Recorded

Jun 16, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 29, 1989

Mortgage — $8,000

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C5

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C5

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C5

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C5

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Sep 8, 2025

Tenant Action/Harrassment — 129 WEST 122 LLC

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 8, 2025

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Sep 24, 2024

Heat and Hot Water — 129 WEST 122 LLC,ISAAC MEISELS,MARC KATZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 24, 2024

Aug 27, 2018

Tenant Action — WILLIAM SHUFF

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 27, 2018

Jan 8, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Jan 8, 2015

Jul 22, 2011

Comprehensive — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS,HENRYCO MANAGEMENT (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Jul 22, 2011

Jun 9, 2011

Tenant Action — FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 9, 2011

May 19, 2011

Comprehensive — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 19, 2011

Jan 25, 2011

Heat and Hot Water — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Jan 25, 2011

Jul 13, 2010

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 262 GATES LLC,HENRY COLLINS

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 13, 2010

Apr 30, 2010

Comp Supplemental Cases — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS

CLOSED

Case Type: Comp Supplemental Cases

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 30, 2010

Apr 19, 2010

Tenant Action — FRIDAY AJAYI,GATES LLC ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 19, 2010

Feb 19, 2010

Heat and Hot Water — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Feb 19, 2010

Feb 6, 2009

Comprehensive — 262 GATES LLC,FRIDAY AJAYI,HENRY COLLINS

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 6, 2009

Apr 11, 2007

Tenant Action — DIANE ALLEN,HENRY COLLINS

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 11, 2007

Mar 12, 2007

Heat and Hot Water — 262 GATES LLC,EDITH EBOSELE

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 12, 2007

Mar 5, 2007

Tenant Action — 262 GATES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 5, 2007

Mar 16, 2006

Tenant Action — DIANE ALLEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 16, 2006

Jan 13, 2006

Heat and Hot Water — DIANE ALLEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 13, 2006

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (11)

Complaint

Jan 29, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 25, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Jan 29, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 28, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Housing Violation

Jan 29, 2026• 3 months ago

CIV14 MAILED

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES LOCATED AT B-ROOM 5, 2nd STORY, 2nd B-ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class: C

Apartment: 5

Floor: 2

Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED

Rent Impairing: Yes

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jan 30, 2026

Cure By Date: Jan 30, 2026

Certified Date: Jan 30, 2026

Status Date: Apr 13, 2026

Housing Violation

Jan 29, 2026• 3 months ago

NOV CERTIFIED ON TIME

Class C (Immediately Hazardous): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM

Class: C

Floor: 0

Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jan 30, 2026

Cure By Date: Feb 5, 2026

Certified Date: Jan 30, 2026

Status Date: Apr 13, 2026

311 Complaint

Jan 28, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Closed Date: Jan 29, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 25, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t

Closed Date: Jan 29, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jan 5, 2026• 4 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 2, 2026

Resolution: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.

311 Complaint

Jan 2, 2026• 4 months ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with

Closed Date: Jan 5, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Oct 28, 2025• 6 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Oct 25, 2025

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Sep 22, 2025• 7 months ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Sep 18, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Sep 22, 2025• 7 months ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 5)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Sep 18, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Medium Priority (2)

Housing Violation

Sep 22, 2025• 7 months ago

DISMISSED

Class B (Hazardous): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING & NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: B

Floor: 1

Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Sep 24, 2025

Cure By Date: Oct 29, 2025

Certified Date: Oct 6, 2025

Status Date: Dec 17, 2025

Housing Violation

Sep 22, 2025• 7 months ago

DISMISSED

Class B (Hazardous): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class: B

Floor: 2

Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Sep 24, 2025

Cure By Date: Oct 29, 2025

Certified Date: Nov 4, 2025

Status Date: Jan 15, 2026

Low Priority (2)

Inspection

Jan 9, 2026• 4 months ago

Passed

Initial (Job PC8648126)

Type: Initial

Result: Passed

Job: PC8648126

Approved: Jan 12, 2026

Inspection

Oct 24, 2025• 6 months ago

Passed

Compliance (Job PC8596909)

Type: Compliance

Result: Passed

Job: PC8596909

Approved: Oct 24, 2025

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

129 WEST 122 LLC

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C5

Gross Area: 3,203 sqft

Units: 8

Stories: 3

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $496,800

Market Value: $1,104,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

129 WEST 122 LLC

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C5

Gross Area: 3,203 sqft

Units: 8

Stories: 3

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $414,000

Market Value: $920,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

129 WEST 122 LLC

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C5

Gross Area: 3,203 sqft

Units: 8

Stories: 3

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $414,000

Market Value: $920,000

Other Events (2)

hpd bedbug

Dec 4, 2025• 5 months ago

Filed

Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported

Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2024·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2025

311 Complaint

Oct 25, 2025• 6 months ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: Oct 27, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1885

Total Units

8

Residential Units

8

Building Class

C5

Location

BBL

1019070018

Zipcode

10027

Location

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