LucidRents
RankingsLandlordsNeighborhoods
Write Review
Profile

Lucid Rents

Know your New York City apartment before you sign. Real data, real reviews, real transparency.

[email protected]

Navigation

  • Search Buildings
  • Submit a Review
  • New York City Housing News
  • About
  • Contact

New York City Tenant Tools

  • Feed
  • Crime
  • News
  • Rent Stabilization Checker
  • Compare Buildings
  • Compare Neighborhoods
  • Rent Data
  • Rent Affordability Calculator
  • Near Transit
  • Tenant Tools Hub
  • Neighborhood Risks
  • Letter Templates
  • Pre-Move-In Checklist
  • Tenant Rights

Top Landlords by Violations

  • Linden Plaza Housing Co.
  • Flatbush Gardens
  • Neighborhood Renewal HDFC
  • Parkchester South Condo Assoc.
  • Senior Living Options, Inc.
  • HP Bronx Park East HDFC
  • Kew Gardens Hills, LLC
  • See all New York City landlords →

Top New York City Neighborhoods

  • Williamsburg
  • Bushwick
  • Lower East Side
  • Park Slope
  • Astoria
  • Upper East Side
  • Upper West Side
  • West Village
  • Chelsea
  • Bed-Stuy
  • See all neighborhoods →

© 2026 Lucid Rents. All rights reserved. · Privacy · Terms · Admin

Skip to main content
home/nyc/manhattan/261 west 121 street

261 WEST 121 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10027

261 WEST 121 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10027 is a 4-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B
LucidIQ Score
261 WEST
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
SaveShareWrite a review
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.

Harlem · 10027
Neighborhood overview
Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10027
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Harlem· 0.74 miUpper West Side· 0.79 miHarlem· 1.09 miHamilton Heights· 1.13 miHarlem· 1.3 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

261 WEST 121 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10027
Built 19103 floors4 unitsBBL 1019270108
Current rent range
$7,195 – $7,195 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings
Leave a review
★★★★★0.00 reviews
Verified reviewsWWOwned byWAI WONG, ERIC HAO1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B
★★★★★
0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 0 reviews
No published reviews yet. The verdict updates once tenants weigh in.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations11last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

3 BR
$7,195/mo
1 listing
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
November
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

3 Bed1 listing
$7,195
$7,195
$6.8k$7.1k$7.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,589
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
12%
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
198 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
85
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
78
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
35
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3455
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

Worsening
86420202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 11311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 11Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

11 total
  • Heat/Hot Water
    3
  • Door/Lock
    3
  • Pest Infestation
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    5
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    5
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    4

DOBTop Filings

11 total
  • DOB Violations
    11

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(4 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 17, 2025

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 22, 2024

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDOct 9, 2024

    § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT #2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class CINVALID CERTIFICATIONOct 9, 2024

    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

  • Class CINVALID CERTIFICATIONOct 9, 2024

    § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT #2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 11 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

0.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
0 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
0%

No published reviews yet. Be the first to tell future tenants what it's really like to live here.

empty
+
Leave a review
View all 0 reviews
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

0 amenities
BUILDING
  • No amenities on file yet
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

WAI WONG, ERIC HAO

Portfolio of 1 buildingHead officer: ERIC WONGMail: 270 LENOX AVE, New York, NY, 10027

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

View full landlord profile
Portfolio Grade
B6.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.3
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed4 units · 3 floors
  2. nowWAI WONG, ERIC HAOOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

261 WEST 121 STREET · Manhattan · 40.807° N, -73.952° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
7 schools nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Harlem

West Harlem around 125th Street is the neighborhood's commercial and cultural spine — the Apollo Theater, Studio Museum, and a corridor of new development coexist with decades-old barbershops and West African restaurants. Columbia's Manhattanville campus expansion is reshaping the western edge.

2,886buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$2,000median 1BR
65,806population$63kmedian income87%renters
Cultural HubHistoricEvolvingDiverseTransit-Accessible
Explore Harlem
Browse all NYC neighborhoods
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
4 units · 3 floors · class C5
now
Current owner: WAI WONG, ERIC HAO
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMOct 2, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

  • 311MEDIUMMar 31, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding

  • HPDHIGHNov 22, 2024

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMOct 15, 2024

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMOct 15, 2024

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • HPDHIGHOct 9, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT #2, 2nd STORY, 1st

  • HPDHIGHOct 9, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM

  • HPDHIGHOct 9, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • 311MEDIUMOct 8, 2024

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,000
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $7,195 – $7,195
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10027

Review Summary

0 reviews
0.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
Read all 0 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

West Harlem around 125th Street is the neighborhood's commercial and cultural spine — the Apollo Theater, Studio Museum, and a corridor of new development coexist with decades-old barbershops and West African restaurants. Columbia's Manhattanville campus expansion is reshaping the western edge.

Cultural HubHistoricEvolvingDiverseTransit-Accessible

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 114 STM2
    0.4 mi8 min
  • ADAM C POWELL BLVD/W 113 STM2
    0.4 mi8 min
  • W 116 ST/MALCOLM X BLVDM116M102
    0.4 mi8 min
  • FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD/W 112 STM10
    0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Mott Hall IiMiddle School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • P.s. 180 Hugo NewmanK-8
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 242 - The Young Diplomats Magnet AcademyElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 154 Harriet TubmanElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Democracy Prep Harlem Charter High SchoolCharter
    0.1 mi2 min
  • New York French-American Charter SchoolK-8
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Future Leaders Institute Charter SchoolK-8
    0.2 mi4 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Mt Pleasant Christian AcademyElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Great Tomorrows Usa SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Ny Center For Child Development
    0.4 mi7 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10027
Violent279
Property1,287
Quality-of-life2,247
Total incidents3,258
PRECINCT
Top precinct#28
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors3
Total units4
ClassC5
BBL1019270108

Similar Buildings

35 CLAREMONT AVENUE
35 CLAREMONT AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10027
ManhattanBuilt 1910
View building
CONVENT AVE & W 130TH ST
CONVENT AVE & W 130TH ST, Manhattan, NY, 10027
Manhattan
View building
1211 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
1211 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY, 10027
ManhattanBuilt 1913
View building
460 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
460 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Manhattan, NY, 10027
ManhattanBuilt 1910
View building
211 WEST 123 STREET
211 WEST 123 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10027
ManhattanBuilt 1910
View building