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81 Allen Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00413-0018Map

Owner of record: Kin Sing Realty INC

81 Allen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Kin Sing Realty INC. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
117
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
16
About 94% of the building's 17 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 · 117

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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
  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked boiler room at cellar

    Dec 13, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Apr 13, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations , sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of moisture penetrating ceiling throughout. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling throughout at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage, boxes, carriage and 5 gallon containers throughout at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye installed exterior 4 sty rear west apt 10 entrance door. located at apt 10

    Jan 11, 1991 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Jan 11, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 4 sty public hall.

    Jan 11, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar front.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving thru out cellar.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty northwest apt 5. located at apt 5

    Jul 12, 1989 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5 sty southwest apt 14. located at apt 14

    Jul 12, 1989 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling fixture front room 4 sty front north apt 12. , section '' ''

    Jul 12, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathtub 4 sty front north apt 12. , section '' ''

    Jul 12, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathtub 4 sty front north apt 12. , section '' ''

    Jul 12, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 4 sty front north apt 12 throughout. , section '' ''

    Jul 12, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bed spring & radiator 5 sty public hall.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective top for low flush tank 3 sty rear south apt 6 water closet cmpartment. located at apt 6

    Jul 5, 1989 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door handles bulkhead door to roof.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door to roof.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wires screens above & below skylight bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material 5 sty public hall stair to bulkhead.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing missing newel post cap 5 sty public hall stair to roof.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls 5 sty public hall.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 4 sty northeast apt 12 throughout. located at apt 12

    Jul 5, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty northeast apt 12. located at apt 12

    Jul 5, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls & ceiling 4 sty northeast apt 12 throughout. located at apt 12

    Jul 5, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling & trim 4 sty northeast apt 12 throughout. located at apt 12

    Jul 5, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 4 sty northeast apt 12 throughout. located at apt 12

    Jul 5, 1989 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire walls & ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling of public hall all stories.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rear yard.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 5, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 15

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    I observed multiple pieces of romex 12/2 cable that was installed from multiple outlets to provide power for surface mounted light fixtures, romex cable was installed exposed and without an electrical permit on

    May 5, 2023 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed exposed energized conductors throughout, uncovered outlet boxes in the ceiling, and cables that was installed without a connector in the cellar, comply with ec; comply with electrical code

    May 5, 2023 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to the department records. cellar use changed form storage to an electric bike shop. there was about 12 lithium batteries being charged at the time of inspection., discontinue illegal occupan

    May 4, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent has failed to correct conditions in #34799277y. in cellar installed living rm, bath w/shower. in the cellar food prep area. remedy: comply w/code.

    May 18, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct condition in #34799277y in cellar created a living rm installed bath w/shower divide cellar into a food prisp area.remedy:comply

    Dec 7, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with an order of the commisioner.respondent has failed to file certificate of correction.remedy:file certificate of correction.

    Nov 20, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at cellar southside,2nd means of egress blocked by wire mesh heavy gauged covering entire door (frame out) no 2nd means of egress from cellar. cellar occu

    Aug 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. noted: at cellar having created living quarters erected partitions bathroom/shower, 1 bedroom, divide cellar apt on one side, food prep on other half, creat

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit note at cellar divide cellar creating living quarters erect partitions install btrm shower 1 bdrm created hallway divide cellar w/ food prep on other half of cellar partitions btrm work is 100

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec bc 1001.1 (misc) 27-357 misc viol: fail to provide required means of egress: noted: having created apt at cellar, erect partitions, install bathroom/shower create hallway divides cellar apt on one side-food

    Jul 22, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept. records.noted:1stfloor west side store (dba"all city international trading corp")being partly used as sleeping space with 2 fixed bunk beds, 1 sofa bed remed

    Aug 23, 1993 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit at time of ispection basement of said premises was converted to the follow used living area bakery & kitchen work hasn't completed in that stiar well area partition wall hasnt fully comple

    Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dept records in that cellar area has been altered to serve as an apartment also a kitchen has been constructed illegally remedy discontinue illegal use or amend

    Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor required width decreased by obstruction garbage cans construction materials boxes of food have been stored on 1st floor hallway leading to backdoor & front door

    Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $475

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work without permit subbly line & wast line for bathrm & kitchen also gas line for kitcnen stove & oven for commercial baki g remedy obtain necessary permit for all plumbing work as per bldg code

    Jun 29, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain - interior. noted: the fire rated master has been removed from partitions al various location throughout 2nd thru fourth stories rear creating a hazardous condition in public hallways. remed

    Dec 14, 1990 · Penalty $720

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 4, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
17
Building area
6,845 ft²
Lot area
2,228 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
413 / 18
Assessed value
$1,028,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100689, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 81 Allen Street

Who owns 81 Allen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kin Sing Realty INC.

Does 81 Allen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 Allen Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 81 Allen Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Allen Street?

It has 17 residential units and 19 units in total.

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