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523 WEST 121 STREET · #22

Morningside Heights· built 1926openSales listingBBL 1019760013
$445,000
$524 / ft² · 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
score 6.3 · market
Open listing source
Price
$445K
$/ft²
$524
Days on market
31
Monthly taxes
-
Common charges
-
Maintenance
$1,781

Description

Estate sale opportunity in the charming, pre-war "The Spencer" Co-operative, in the heart of Morningside Heights. This spacious 2 bed, 1 bath co-op offers a rare chance to create a completely custom home. The unit has great bones, just needs to be restored. Low monthly maintenance: $1,781.53. Individual investors welcome as well. Unit highlights: - Massive living room - Tall ceilings - Abundant closet space, including walk-in closet - Many oversized windows - Hardwood floors - Foyer Amenities: 24/7 doorman, live-in super, in-building laundry, bike storage and storage unit. Elevator in building. Dogs and cats allowed. About Morningside Heights: Nestled between the Upper West Side and Harlem, Morningside Heights offers an extraordinary blend of intellectual energy, architectural grandeur, and authentic neighborhood charm that is increasingly rare in Manhattan. Here, tree-lined streets meet world-class institutions. Plenty of action, while still being able to have space. Grab a coffee at one of the independent cafes along Broadway, get lost in the farmers market on Saturdays in Morningside Park, go for a river-walk along the 4 miles of Riverside Park, or visit any of the nearby world class cultural institutions with free community events. Short walk to the 1, A, B, C, D subway lines, Columbia University, Barnard College, Morningside Park, and Riverside Park. PRICE REFLECTS THE CONDITION.

Price history

Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.

  1. listedMay 13, 2026
    $445K
    Listed by Eric R. Bernstein, LREB

In-building transactions

Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.

full building →
No transactions recorded for this BBL yet.

Open violations + recent permits

DOB / HPD signals for this BBL.

Open HPD violations (15)
  • 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
    Apr 29, 2026
  • 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
    Mar 16, 2023
  • 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
    Feb 16, 2022
  • 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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
    Apr 2, 2021
  • C
    § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
    Sep 26, 2018
  • B
    § 12 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE THE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL CONSISTING WOOD DOORS SOUTHEAST BASEMENT.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE BASEMENT APT 1B. , SECTION '' ''
    Dec 3, 1987 · apt 1B
  • C
    D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1ST STY PUBLIC HALL NEAR MAILBOXES AND DOOR TOBOILER ROOM.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING EAST COURT AND FRONT EAST FIRE PASSAGEWAY.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • A
    § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER REAR FIRE ESCAPE.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY REAR EAST AND REAR WEST FIRE PASSAGEWAYS.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FIRE PASSAGEWAYS.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. RESTORE EGRESS BY REMOVING LOCKING DEVICE AND ARRANGE TO OPEN READILY THE GATE IN FENCE AT LOT LINE FRONT.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING COURT YARD FRONT.
    Dec 3, 1987
  • B
    D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AT FRONT FIRE PASSAGEWAY.
    Dec 3, 1987
Recent DOB permits (12)
  • OT-
    6TH AVENUE CONSTRUCTION &
  • PL-
    WASOFF PLBG & UTILITIES
  • OT-
    LIMITLESS RENOVATIONS LLC
  • OT-
    WILMAN CUSTOM DESIGN
  • BL-
    UNFLAT & ASSOCIATES
  • FB-
    UNFLAT & ASSOCIATES
  • PL-
    UNFLAT & ASSOCIATES
  • PL-
    ARK-POL PLUMBING CORP