NY Property Records

509 West 121 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10027

03 · Elevator Apts
Owner of record
OwnerTeachers College Columbia Univerity
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$337,500
Total assessed$5,907,150
Est. annual tax$738,394 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleFireproof (Standard Construction Without Stores)
Year built1911
Living area81,632 sq ft
Lot
Size0.36 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth150 × 101 ft
Lot sq ft14,525
Zoning
DistrictR8
FAR5.62 built · 6.02 max residential · 6.5 max facility
Zoning map5c
Recorded documents · 6
AGREEMENT Jun 26, 2019
party 1 Nyc Department Of Transportation
party 2 Teachers College
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AGREEMENT Apr 24, 2007
party 1 Nycdot Div. Of Franchises, Concessions & Consents
party 2 Teachers College
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AGREEMENT Apr 2, 2007
party 1 Nycdot Div. Offranchises, Concessions & Consents
party 2 Teachers College
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MORTGAGE $7,670,000 May 30, 1985
mortgagor/borrower Teachers College
mortgagee/lender Dormitory Authority
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Apr 16, 1982
mortgager/borrower Sethlow Realty Co.
mortgagee/lender Metropolitan Lfe Insco.
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MORTGAGE $7,670,000 Feb 10, 1982
mortgagor/borrower Teachers College
mortgagee/lender Dormitory Authority
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DOB violations — total 56 · open 18 · dismissed 23
AEUHAZ Active Jul 30, 2026
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AEUHAZ Active Jul 30, 2026
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Elevators Active Oct 23, 2023
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Facades Active Feb 22, 2022
CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS
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Facades Active Feb 22, 2022
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
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Energy Grade - LL33 Active Apr 29, 2021
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Retro-Commissioning - LL87 Dismissed Feb 16, 2017
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2016
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Elevators Active Jan 3, 2017
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Nov 14, 2016
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Nov 14, 2016
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 6, 2015
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Elevators Active Jun 10, 2015
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TEST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 14, 2014
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Elevators Active Oct 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST
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Benchmarking - LL84 Active Jun 6, 2014
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Elevators Active Mar 31, 2014
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 26, 2013
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 26, 2013
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Jun 3, 2013
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Elevators Active Oct 1, 2012
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 3, 2012
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Jan 1, 2012
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Elevators Active Dec 13, 2011
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 21, 2011
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VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Oct 8, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 16, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 16, 2010
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Elevators Active Feb 27, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 13, 2008
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 11, 2008
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Elevators Active Mar 21, 2008
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LL1198-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL Dismissed Nov 30, 2007
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Apr 2, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Active Oct 12, 2006
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 12, 2006
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 14, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 14, 2005
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Nov 19, 2004
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 21, 2003
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 15, 2002
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Feb 19, 2002
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 4, 2001
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 8, 2001
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 10, 2000
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Jan 20, 1999
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Active Jan 13, 1997
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Jan 13, 1997
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 8, 1996
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Apr 17, 1995
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed May 31, 1994
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 18, 1994
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 18, 1993
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LL1080-LOCAL LAW 10/80 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL Dismissed Jul 1, 1992
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Apr 7, 1992
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Active Nov 3, 1989
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 3, 1989
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DOB complaints — total 11 · open 0 · closed 11
Category 8A Closed May 19, 2026
Complaint 1725765
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Category 8A Closed May 19, 2026
Complaint 1725760
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Category 8A Closed Mar 30, 2026
Complaint 1720954
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Mar 11, 2026
Complaint 1719066
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Category 8A Closed Dec 13, 2025
Complaint 1712457
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Category 4F Closed Jan 21, 2015
Complaint 1387972
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Category 4F Closed Aug 8, 2013
Complaint 1354295
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed May 8, 2009
Complaint 1255782
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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed Jul 20, 2008
Complaint 1231204
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Mar 13, 2008
Complaint 1218451
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Aug 28, 2002
Complaint 1100105
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1019760020
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001019760020

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509 West 121 Street, Manhattan is owned by Teachers College Columbia Univerity per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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