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81 Bowery

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00303-0009Map

Owner of record: 81 Bowery Realty Corp

81 Bowery is a store building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 81 Bowery Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
29
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 21, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
31
About 100% of the building's 5 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 80

  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of chained and locked scooter at scuttle hatch ladder at landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at fire escape lower window sash at 3th window from south to west at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the at allfloors and hallways throughout at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of clothes and house hold items front fire escape window at east at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling throughout at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges at boiler room, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at b-room, 4th story, section ''cubicle 14''

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire escape lower window sash spring balance at 2nd window from south to west at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant material at north wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide water closet tank lid at community bathroom, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric light at ceiling at community bathroom, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at fire escape lower window sash 4th window from south to west at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical hot plate located at b-room 11, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective west 3rd window glass pane from south at lower sash at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective west 4th window glass pane from south at lower sash at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 31, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 21, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 25, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 29, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 29

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 20, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the garbage at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household item at west stack on 4th sty balcony at fire escape

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household item at east stack on 4th sty balcony at fire escape

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 18, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 15, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 14, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 12, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked located at b-room 7, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 5, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 5, 1991

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 29

  • Class - 1

    A8-at time of inspection, i noticed approx 32 linear feet of lintel at exp 1, 1st floor storefront separating and deflecting, as well as missing/separating cornice sections approx 16 linear feet between the 2nd

    Dec 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 noted: observed at ground level a restaurant named, da yu hot pot. permit #123140699 was issued for inte

    Mar 7, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department of buildings: noted: observed at location a restaurant named, da yu hot pot, that is currently open for business. permit #1231

    Mar 7, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed in cellar of curtain commercial space pvc piping installed for sanitary piping which is prohibited and not code complaint, remove non-complying material or equipment

    Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction opertation. noted: premises 4-story with a cellar attached nfp masonary frame building. at the time of inspection, i observed, interior con

    Jan 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction document at job site at time of inspection. noted: premises 4-story with a cellar attached nfp masonary frame building. at the time of inspection, i observed, i

    Jan 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection i observed new gas line and 4" waste line installed on the 1st flr at yue fung enterprise w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit.

    Mar 14, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection i observed gas piping installed near the doorway leading from the 1st fflr to the cellar at the yue fung enterprise. gas lines are

    Mar 14, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. defect noted: at time of inspection no c of c has been filed for ecb notice of violation #34683334r dated 11/14/08. remedy: file a c of c.

    Mar 7, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection there is deteriorated floor joists for 4th floor. missing fire rating at 3rd floor for 4th floor joists. also noted: ther

    Mar 7, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection at 4th floor a gas heater & hot water heater installed w/plumbing & gas lines & electrical wiring. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal

    Mar 7, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order tp obtain permit per vio #24718025k having erected full height partitions to create 29 rms at 2nd fl and 18 rms at 3rd fl for use as a hotel and 34 class 'b' roomss at

    May 20, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to obtain permit per vio # 347180274 having erected full height partitions at 3rd fl west to create 'b'apt and social club and constructed 3cp bthrm sink, shower, toilet

    May 20, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner re:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per bc102.3,27-902.found that gas riser & branch piping to gas units are located in public area of

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903-2,27-954.found that there was no pressure shown on gauge at top most of sprinkler system also

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 1205. failure to provide natural light and ventilation for each room at 2nd fl thru 4th fl as per bc section 1205.2 & 1203.4. remedy: provide natural light & ventilation.

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. improper exit/exit access doorway arrangement per bc 1014.2;27-361. noted: emergency exits located at west & east side (exp #1 & 3) blocked by steel gates and

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at 3rd fl west (exp #1) erected full height partitions to create class 'b' apt & social club, install water & waste lines to create 3 pc bathroom (sink,shower,toilet) work 100%

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #80576. illegal occupancy noted: west side of 2nd fl (exp #1) occupied as a social club w/3class 'b' apts & 3pc bathrooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use or

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: no fire stopping at 2nd & 3rd fls hotel areaabove ceiling thruout. remedy: provide fire stopping.

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: exit passageway blocked by sign brackets at 2fl level front fire escape to drop ladder (exp #1). remedy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. work noted: erected full height partitions to create 29 rooms at 2nd fl 18 rooms at 3rd fl as a hotel use & class "b" 34 rooms at 4 fl w/2 level's in each room. install water & waste lines for

    Nov 13, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #80576. illegal occupancy noted: 2nd & 3rd fl occupied as hotel & 4th fl occupied as 34 class "b" apts. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o.

    Nov 13, 2008 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to the c of o #80576(09/08/80).no 4fl created 34 sro's(key locking device,beds,tvs,personal effects,food,refrigerator)approx size of sro is 6 x 8'ft & occupied by 3-4 people.some sro have por

    Apr 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.at 4fl created 34 sro's & 3pc bthrm.sro violation #34571587z.remedy:remove illegal work & restore premises to its legal condition.

    Apr 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction w/ the nyc dob for notice of violations #34512461n & #34455686x.

    Jun 29, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy# 80576 in that the 4th flr has reduced cubicles from 62 to 34 contrary to above mention certificate of occupancy-lawful use is 62 cubicles. remedy:

    Mar 31, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy #80576 in that use 2,3&4fl has been converted into a hotel contrary to certificate of occupancy, 35 cubicles 4fl 19 3&31 2fl remedy:discontinue or

    Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    16 36 49. boiler not registered, 16- boiler number/ inspection card not displayed. 49- bq9-27-147 new weil mclain cast fron steam boiler model lgb-8 series 2 installed without permit from dob. no digital sign

    Dec 3, 1999 · Penalty $850

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt ROOM20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 8

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2012 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 3, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG.

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 4 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 4 FLR

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
15,024 ft²
Lot area
4,375 ft²
Zoning
C6-1G
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
303 / 9
Assessed value
$936,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #110793, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 81 Bowery

Who owns 81 Bowery?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 81 Bowery Realty Corp.

Does 81 Bowery have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 Bowery rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 81 Bowery built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Bowery?

It has 5 residential units and 8 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.