A single-family West Harlem townhouse where the main story lives on the surrounding block rather than inside the house file.
A single-family West Harlem townhouse built in 1910 that generates virtually no code filings of its own, while the surrounding blocks carry active street sound and air-quality complaints. Three things to know:
Individual ownership since 2014. The property last traded for $1.9M in May 2014 to individual owners. Single-family rowhouses bypass multi-family housing code registrations, leaving upkeep entirely to private ownership rather than public paper trails.
Outdoor sound dominates the immediate surroundings. 247 street and sidewalk noise complaints were filed within three blocks over the last 12 months, led by 194 reports of loud music and outdoor parties. The house stays clear of internal calls, but street-level sound carries along West 120th.
Air-quality and odor complaints surface nearby. 19 indoor air quality complaints were logged within three blocks in the last year, indicating localized odor or exhaust bleed in nearby structures. With townhouses relying on direct facade windows and roof vents, checking proximity to commercial exhaust is key.
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237 West 120th Street is a single-family home in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1019260113). This building is associated with Baker-pitts, Catherine. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1910, this single-family home sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
The building last changed hands on June 9, 2025 for $678,580, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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