147 West 120th Street
147 West 120th Street in Central Harlem, Manhattan, has 51 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 1 of 10 units is rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 10 units · Built 1891
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 1 of 10 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (51 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
51 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 38 class B, 11 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 53 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1990-05-15. Newest violation issued 2022-02-16. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2022. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Illegal occupancy or use (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SCUTTLE CLOSET COMPARTMENT 3 STY PUBLIC HALL ER1., issued 1990-05-15. HPD violation 3037993
- Class C: & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OSY VALVE CLOSED SOUTH SECTION OF BASEMENT ER1., issued 1990-05-15. HPD violation 3037994
- Class B: Broken window or sash. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS 3 STY REAR ROOM 3., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 3037982
- Class B: Floor or stair defect. D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR 3 STY REAR ROOM 3., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 3037981
- Class B: No heat / heating defect (basement). M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, AT CELLAR., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 3037963
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit. D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF STORAGE OF BED PARTS ETC 3RD STY SCUDDLE COMPARTMENT., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 3037966
- Class B: Leak or water damage, bathroom. D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS 3 STY PUB HALL WASH BASIN BATHROOM., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 3037980
- Class B: Floor or stair defect. D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD TREADS ALL 2 TO 3 STY PUB HALL., issued 2008-06-05. HPD violation 3037984
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 5 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
1 of 10 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: THE HOLY SPIRIT ASSOCIATION FOR UNIFICAT. Head officer: EDNER PIERRELOUIS. Managing agent: EDNER PIERRELOUIS. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 8, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1019050009, HPD building ID 38828. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 116 St (2, 3), 5 min walk
- 125 St (2, 3), 5 min walk
- 116 St (C, B), 5 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 51 open (2 class C, 38 class B, 11 class A). 3 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.