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259 West 121st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

13
DOB Complaints
140
311 Housing Calls
58
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

58
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 58% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 259 West 121st Street

259 West 121st Street is a 3-story, 8-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Joseph Kalimian. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints logged between April 2024 and March 2025 indicating problems with building-wide heating systems. Recent concerns include an active rodent problem, with inspections in March and April 2025 confirming rat activity, though bait has been applied as of May 2025.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including violations related to an inoperable bell system and water leak in Apartment 2A (2023), and multiple safety violations in Apartment 3B in April 2024 affecting smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and hot water. The building has a history of structural and safety complaints, including three complaints about building shaking between 2021 and 2024, though no violations were found during inspections. Significant violations include an active ECB violation from 2023 regarding dislodged masonry cornice at exposure #1 and several DOB violations for failing to file annual inspections.

The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, with regular filings showing no infested units. Rodent control efforts have shown mixed results, with multiple failed inspections in 2023 indicating the need for ongoing monitoring. While the building has addressed many violations through certification, some issues remain open, particularly regarding building systems and safety equipment.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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259 West 121st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1910
Total area 2652 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
58
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
140
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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259 West 121st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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259 West 121st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 259 West 121st Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-03-212025-03-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-062024-05-05Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-222024-04-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-142024-04-22Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-04-182024-04-22Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 259 West 121st Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIR AT PUBLIC HALL2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO BOILER ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BOILER ROOM2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-17COpenNone3B§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-17BCloseNone3B§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 259 West 121st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-21 09:48RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-21 04:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-05-28 15:37RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-04-22 06:16HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-04-21 05:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 259 West 121st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16621312024-03-11CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-12)
16460632023-08-21CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-08-21Oath Violation Served (2023-08-21)
16230622022-11-22CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-11-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-23)
15733412021-06-07CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2021-06-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-06-24)
15733422021-06-07CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-06-09Please See Complaint Number (2021-06-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 259 West 121st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-08-18V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 906928512022-08-30
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-05-190002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-220002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-090002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 259 West 121st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-20BAITBait applied
2025-04-24ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-26InitialRat Activity
2024-11-06InitialPassed
2024-06-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 259 West 121st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-08-2139092975YCAMEO GROUP LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS AND APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 MASONRY CLAD ORNAMENTAL CORNICE HAS DISLODGED FROM WINDOW & FALLEN ONTO WALKWAY. NOTE: DECORATIVE MASONRY SECUACTIVE1250.00.0
2021-05-1835511017ZCAMEO GROUP LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.USE OF GRATIBITED DOOR AND/OR HARDWAY PER BC1009.1.8;27-231(J)AT THE FIRST FLOOR REAR EXIT OF LOBBY AREA WAS IMPROPER HARDWARE INSTALLED.REAR DOOR WITH LATCRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-05-1835511018KCAMEO GROUP LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED AT THE STAIRCASE CEILING BROKEN WERE BOARD.SHEETROCK WITH WATER DAMAGE AND SETTLEMENT.AT THE 4TH FLOOR AND 2ND FLOORS LEVELS!REMEDY:REPAIR AND/OR REPLRESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 259 West 121st Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 259 West 121st Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 259 West 121st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 259 West 121st Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 259 West 121st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 259 West 121st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 259 West 121st Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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