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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 117
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked boiler room at cellar
Dec 13, 2017
Open — Nov certified late
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- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 4 sty public hall.
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving thru out cellar.
Jul 12, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bed spring & radiator 5 sty public hall.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door handles bulkhead door to roof.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit bulkhead door to roof.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide wires screens above & below skylight bulkhead to roof.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material 5 sty public hall stair to bulkhead.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing newel post cap 5 sty public hall stair to roof.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls 5 sty public hall.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire walls & ceiling 4 sty public hall.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rear yard.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Jul 5, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
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.