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215 EAST 121 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10035

215 EAST 121 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10035 is a 34-unit rental building in East Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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215 EAST
121 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East Harlem · 10035
Neighborhood overview
East Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10035
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in East Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
East Harlem· 0.93 miHarlem· 0.99 miUpper East Side· 1.16 miUpper East Side· 1.52 miUpper West Side· 1.55 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
24
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

215 EAST 121 STREET — Rent Intelligence for East Harlem, NYC

East Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10035
Built 19206 floors34 unitsBBL 1017860007
Current rent range
$1,588 – $4,250 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsOHOwned byOLD HARLEM ROAD, L.P.9 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 0 reviews
No published reviews yet. The verdict updates once tenants weigh in.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations73last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units34DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints15last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR
$4,129/mo
1 listing
4 BR
$1,744/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
June
Most expensive
January
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to June.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed1 listing
$4,129
$4,008 – $4,250
4 Bed1 listing
$1,744
$1,588 – $1,901
$1.3k$3k$4.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,963
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
0.9%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
16%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
227 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
76
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
91
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
60
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2361
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
12963020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 73311 Complaints 15DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

73 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    16
  • Pest Infestation
    10
  • Roof/Ceiling
    9
  • Water Leak
    5
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    5

311Top Complaints

15 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    14
  • Noise - Residential
    6
  • WATER LEAK
    4
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    4
  • Dirty Condition
    3

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(9 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026

    (A) § HMC: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.

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 15, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT BULKHEAD, ROOF

See all 73 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

28 amenities
BUILDING
  • Trash
  • Recycling
  • Media Lounge
OUTDOOR
  • Rooftop Accessibility
  • Rooftop Terrace
FITNESS
  • Fitness Center
LAUNDRY
  • Laundry Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry On-site
  • Washer & Dryer
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Keyless Entry
  • Water
  • High Speed Internet
  • Oven
  • Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Refrigerator
  • Indoor Golf Simulator
  • Social Events
  • Hot Water
  • Furnished
  • Heat Included
  • Electric With Reasonable Cap
  • Microwave
  • Rent Stabilized
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

OLD HARLEM ROAD, L.P.

Portfolio of 9 buildingsHead officer: Walter RobertsMail: 174 E 104 St, New York, NY, 10029

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.2
Averaged across 9 buildings
9
buildings
4.1
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

See all 9 →
  • A1461 5 AVENUEManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A2355 2 AVENUEManhattan10.0 / 10
  • A-2355 2 AVENUEManhattan8.6 / 10
  • B+221 EAST 124 STREETManhattan7.8 / 10
  • B-216 EAST 122 STREETManhattan6.2 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed34 units · 6 floors
  2. nowOLD HARLEM ROAD, L.P.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

215 EAST 121 STREET · Manhattan · 40.801° N, -73.937° W
48
Walk
26
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
7 schools nearby10 min
The neighborhood

East Harlem

The eastern edge of Harlem along the river is rapidly changing — new waterfront development along the Harlem River is bringing luxury towers next to public housing projects. The Randall's Island connector gives easy park access, and 125th Street's commercial strip is nearby.

4,270buildings tracked3.8avg LucidIQ$2,650median 1BR
38,595population$37kmedian income90%renters
EvolvingWaterfrontAffordableDiverseUp-and-Coming
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
34 units · 6 floors · class C4
2024
Rent stabilization on file
24 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: OLD HARLEM ROAD, L.P.
Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

  • 311MEDIUMApr 11, 2026

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMApr 11, 2026

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMMar 21, 2026

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2n

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STOR

  • HPDMEDIUMMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROO

  • HPDLOWMar 15, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT BULKHEAD, ROOF

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,650
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $4,008 – $4,250
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,588 – $1,901
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10035

Review Summary

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0.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

The eastern edge of Harlem along the river is rapidly changing — new waterfront development along the Harlem River is bringing luxury towers next to public housing projects. The Randall's Island connector gives easy park access, and 125th Street's commercial strip is nearby.

EvolvingWaterfrontAffordableDiverseUp-and-Coming

Energy Score

79
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI74.4 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions122.15 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

26
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 3 AV/E 118 STM101M103
    0.1 mi3 min
  • 2 AV/E 119 STM15
    0.2 mi3 min
  • LEXINGTON AV/E 119 STM101M103
    0.2 mi4 min
  • 1 AV/E 120 STM116
    0.2 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Manhattan Center For Science And MathematicsHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
  • The Bilingual Bicultural SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • P.s. 083 Luis Munoz RiveraElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Tag Young ScholarsK-8
    0.6 mi13 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Urban Dove Team Charter School IvHigh School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Harlem Prep Charter SchoolK-12
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Harlem Village Academy East Charter SchoolK-12
    0.2 mi4 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • King's AcademyElementary
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Association Benefit Chldrn-Graham
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Mt Carmel-Holy Rosary SchoolElementary
    0.4 mi7 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10035
Violent368
Property933
Quality-of-life3,081
Total incidents3,762
PRECINCT
Top precinct#25
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors6
Total units34
Rent-stab units34
ClassC4
BBL1017860007

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