Manhattan · Block 1976 · Lot 20 · 10027

509 West 121 Street

8 floors · 110 apartments · 81,632 sq ft · built 1911 · class D3 · owner of record: Teachers College Columbia Univerity

36open violations

$27,025ECB/OATH penalties owed

5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)

46dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

Requirement	Due	Status
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies Local Law 152 · During 2026 What this is Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 9 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page	Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days	Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year What this is If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page	Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days	Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2026) Likely applies Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2026 What this is Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 1976). Agency page	Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days	Due this year
Bedbug annual filing Applies Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year What this is Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page	Dec 31, 2026 in 46 days	Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year What this is Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page	Jan 16, 2027 in 62 days	Annual
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10A) Applies Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 21, 2027 What this is Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 4, 5, 6 or 9 are in sub-cycle 10A. DOB facade records for this building show $1,182,000 in late-filing or failure-to-file penalties. Agency page	Feb 21, 2027 in 98 days	No Cycle 10 report on record yet
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies Local Law 84 · May 1 each year What this is Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 81,632 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page	May 1, 2027 in 167 days	Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available) What this is Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page	May 1, 2027 in 167 days	Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies HPD registration · September 1 each year What this is Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page	Sep 1, 2027 in 290 days	Registered through 2027-09-01

Open violations

ECB / OATH (10) · $27,025 owed

Issued	Violation	Hearing	Balance
Oct 27, 2026	Construction CLASS - 2 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED STONE AT EXPOSURE #1 SOUTH ELEVATION(WEST CORNER) APPX 8TH FLOOR. REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR #35730771K	Dec 31, 2026 PENDING	$2,500
May 19, 2026	Construction CLASS - 1 OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD IN PLACE AND IN USE AT EXPOSURE #4 WITH NO DESIGNATED RIGGING FOREMAN PRESENT. SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD OPERATIONS NOT UNDER DIRECT AND CONTINUING SUPERVISION OF LICENSED/DESIGNATED RIGGER #39554306K	Sep 24, 2026 DEFAULT	$2,530
May 19, 2026	Unknown CLASS - 2 3314.4.3.4 OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD INSTALLED AND IN USE AT ROOF/EXPOSURE:#4 AREA WITH NO INSTALLATION INSPECTION REPORT PROVIDED ON SITE. MULTIPLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD BEAMS OBSERVED IN PLACE/IN USE; NO PRE- #39554307M	Sep 24, 2026 DEFAULT	$2,530
May 19, 2026	Construction CLASS - 2 OBS SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD PLATFORM ASSEMBLED CONTRARY TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS/DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. ALTREX PLATFORM, SKY CLIMBER CONFIGURATION,& GUARDRAIL SETUP NOT VERIFIED BY APPROVED MANUFACTURER DATA. RE #39554308Y	Sep 24, 2026 DEFAULT	$1,280
May 19, 2026	Unknown CLASS - 1 3316.7 OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD OPERATIONS BEING PERFORMED VERTICALLY ABOVE OCCUPIED WORK AREAS WITHIN SAME DROP ZONE. WORKERS BELOW EXPOSED TO FALLING OBJECT HAZARDS FROM OVERHEAD SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD OPERATI #39554310N	Sep 24, 2026 DEFAULT	$5,030
May 19, 2026	Construction CLASS - 2 OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD/OUTRIGGER BEAM INSTALLATION NONCONFORMING TO APPROVED CD5. I-BEAMS NOT INDICATED ON APPROVED PLANS. SAFETY LINES/CABLES IMPROPERLY ATTACHED TO SOUTH WALL SECTION WITH NO PULL TEST PR #39554309X	Sep 24, 2026 DEFAULT	$1,280
May 19, 2026	Construction CLASS - 2 OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED BRIDGE UTILIZED FOR IMPROPER STORAGE OF CEMENT BAGS, ROPE, SIGNAGE, EQUIPMENT, BOXED MATERIALS, AND TEMPORARY SHANTY ERECTED ATOP SHED. MATERIALS STORED OUTSIDE DESIGNATED AREAS CREATING #39554312R	Jul 23, 2026 IN VIOLATION	$625
Dec 13, 2025	Unknown CLASS - 1 OBSERVED A SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD ERECTED WITHOUT REQUIRED PROTECTIVE NETTING INSTALLED ON ALL OPEN SIDES AND ELEVATIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE NETTING TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM FALLING TO THE STREET, ADJOINING PROPERTIE #39547934X	Feb 19, 2026 IN VIOLATION	$5,000
Jan 16, 2024	Local Law CLASS - 2 FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28.302.5 FOR CONTROL #906797. REMEDY: FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT. #37026288Y	May 15, 2025 DEFAULT	$6,250
Jan 21, 2015	Construction CLASS - 2 SIDEWALK SHED PARAPET SIGN PANEL IS NOT PROVIDED. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 MISSING SIGN PANEL. IT MUST CONTAIN 1)THE STREET ADDRESS OF THE SITE. 2)NAME OF THE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE #35150505R	Mar 12, 2015 DEFAULT	$0

DOB (15)

Issued	Violation	Status
Feb 22, 2022	HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE) CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED #910033	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 22, 2022	FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS (FACADE) CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS #00444	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 29, 2021	FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3 #2001347	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST #04125	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 10, 2015	ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST #01507	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 31, 2014	ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST #01637	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 6, 2014	FAILURE TO BENCHMARK FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4 #00602	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2014	ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST #02645	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2012	ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST #01624	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011	ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST #01755	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2009	LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR #01478	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 21, 2008	LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR #01706	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 12, 2006	ELEVATOR #9011/176460	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997	LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR #01666	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 3, 1989	ELEVATOR #13006\1	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB NOW Safety (13)

Issued	Violation	Status
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Feb 22, 2022	Facades FISPHAZ CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED	Active
Feb 22, 2022	Facades FISPFCS CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS	Active
Apr 29, 2021	Energy Grade - LL33 FTP-EN-EGRDEA	Active
Jan 3, 2017	Elevators ACC1	Active
Jun 10, 2015	Elevators EVCAT1	Active
Oct 31, 2014	Elevators EVCAT1	Active
Jun 6, 2014	Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH	Active
Mar 31, 2014	Elevators EVCAT1	Active
Oct 1, 2012	Elevators EVCAT1	Active
Dec 13, 2011	Elevators EVCAT1	Active
Feb 27, 2009	Elevators LL1081	Active
Mar 21, 2008	Elevators LL1081	Active

HPD (5) · C 5 · B 0 · A 0

Issued	Class	Violation	Correct by
May 1, 2003	C	Apt 605 · § 27-2056.5 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE ON WOOD TRIM, DOORS, OR WINDOWS - USING EXCLUSIVE INTERIM CONTROLS, WHICH INCLUDE A SURFACE DUST TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTE. EAST WINDOW FRAME IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED	Jun 1, 2003
May 1, 2003	C	Apt 605 · § 27-2056.5 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE ON WOOD TRIM, DOORS, OR WINDOWS - USING EXCLUSIVE INTERIM CONTROLS, WHICH INCLUDE A SURFACE DUST TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTE. EAST DOOR FRAME, EAST WINDOW FRAME IN THE	Jun 1, 2003
May 1, 2003	C	Apt 605 · § 27-2056.5 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE ON WOOD TRIM, DOORS, OR WINDOWS - USING EXCLUSIVE INTERIM CONTROLS, WHICH INCLUDE A SURFACE DUST TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTE. EAST DOOR FRAME, EAST WINDOW FRAME IN THE	Jun 1, 2003
Oct 26, 1999	C	§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CLOSET DOOR PRIVATE HALL 8 STY NORTH APT 08 SOONYUN 678-3601 42850 ER1.	Nov 15, 1999
Oct 26, 1999	C	Apt 804 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING 8 STY NORTH APT 804 NORTHEAST ROOM 42850 ER1. LOCATED AT APT 804	Nov 15, 1999

Issued in the last 120 days

Date	Source	What	Now
Oct 27, 2026	ECB	Construction: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED STONE AT EXPOSURE #1 SOUTH ELEVATION(WEST CORNER) APPX 8TH FLOOR. REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR	Open
Jul 30, 2026	DOB Safety	AEUHAZ:	Closed
Jul 30, 2026	DOB Safety	AEUHAZ:	Closed

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