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$4,000

159 W 121st St Unit 3

New York, NY, 10027
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1Beds
1Baths
1,200Sqft
$3$/sqft

Comps

Listing Notes

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Market Insights

Below nearby median-40%

$3/sqft vs a nearby median of $5/sqft.

Nearby median$5/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,200 sqft
  • -40% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 1,200 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

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Market Position-40% vs nearby

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Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
31 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 12, 2026
Photos
11 photos
Property type
single family
Status
for rent

Features & Amenities

Outdoor SpaceLaundry RoomRental PropertyShopping NearbyMaintenance

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Building Facts

Year built
1910
Stories
3
Total units
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,960 sqft
Lot size
1,817 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C0

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 6, 2026Initial record
$4,000for rent

Public Records

DOB violations10 open

10 total recorded against the building

HPD violations6 open

15 total recorded

ACRIS documents45

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)30,974

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 10027

  • HEAT/HOT WATER4,937
  • Illegal Parking2,938
  • Noise - Residential2,867
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk2,354
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION1,492

Recent DOB

  • May 31, 2018V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · FISPNRF-NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED
  • Mar 26, 2002V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
  • Feb 27, 2001V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED
  • Feb 7, 2000V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED

Recent HPD

  • Apr 29, 2026Class A · (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 HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
  • Jun 4, 2025Class A · (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 HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
  • Apr 1, 2024Class A · (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 HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
  • Nov 15, 2023Class I · §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, PROHIBITE...

Recent Transfers (ACRIS)

  • May 25, 1978DEED

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