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81 Avenue A

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00432-0034Map

Owner of record: Sma Ave A LLC

81 Avenue A is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sma Ave A LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 7 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 5, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    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.

    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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    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

DOB building violations · 25

  • 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

    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 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

    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 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p36056

    Oct 7, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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

    Sep 16, 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 5, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 5, 1994

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 29, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 29, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    Place of assembly to contrary to approved construction documents. noted: @ time of insp the cellar plan layout is contrary to pa plans under120007624 w/ 1 door removed to enlarge 3 rooms from 4. rem: conform to

    Jul 30, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted the drain pipe spout is broken & rotten @ 2nd fl level of front of bldg.rem repair all defects & maintain bldg.

    Dec 12, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    4a/19b/24b/50/50a 50-boiler saftey valve not in upright position and not piped down 50a-back flow preventer not piped down

    Nov 13, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    4a/19b/24b/32a/50/50a/50b/50c 50-boiler saftey valves not in upright position and not piped down 50a-saftey on hot water heater not piped down 50b-back flow preventer not piped down 50c-boiler flue pipe not sup

    Nov 3, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    4a/19b/24b/32a/50/50a 50-boiler saftey valve not in upright position and not piped down 50a-back flow preventer not piped down

    Nov 3, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    4a/19b/50/50a/24b 50-boiler saftey valve not in upright position and not piped down 50a-back flow preventer not piped doen

    Nov 3, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a certificate of occupancy as requird under alteration# 100759582 remedy:discontinue use or obtain a certificate of occuapncy

    Feb 20, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Operation of a plkace of assembly without a current permit pa application 101064018 for approx 172 people not signed off for permit remedy:obtain a current permit.

    Feb 20, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied under application 101919159 without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy as required by this department premisesoccupied 2nd thru 4th floor as apartments converted from commerical

    Feb 17, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Bq9-lant fin boiler installed without work permit.boiler located on roof.

    Jan 31, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Bq9-2 slant fin boiler installed without work permit boiler located on the roof.

    Jan 31, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Bq9-3 slant fin boiler installed without work permit.boiler located on the roof.

    Jan 31, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Bq9-utica boiler intalled without work permit.boiler locted on the roof.

    Jan 31, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.noted:permit #101919159 posted, new partitions walls of metal stand & sheetrock and ceilings converted at cellar level.location:cellar remedy:

    May 17, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. 15percent of work complete. new sheetrock and metal stud partition wall constructed making new rooms. no permits obtained

    Feb 17, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. no permit construction work. bar/lounge being const- ructed w/o approval & w/o permit. tables - chairs - bar in basement. remedy: obtain approvals & permits if feasible or restore to prior

    Apr 24, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide protective guard rail/parapet. noted: at roof level, no protective railing/parapet. bulkhead door opens within 4' of roofs edge creating a hazardous condition. remedy: provide proper

    Dec 21, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work withou a permit. expired permit #100755498-0104 expired 11/11/94under directive 14. remedy: obtain permit(s)

    Dec 5, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: constructing a bar with shelving approx. 32' long at south wall of 1st floor rear commerical space and installing a counter approx. 12' at

    Aug 9, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 25, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
7,544 ft²
Lot area
2,480 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
432 / 34
Assessed value
$2,627,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #142619, last renewed Apr 25, 2025.

Questions about 81 Avenue A

Who owns 81 Avenue A?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sma Ave A LLC.

Does 81 Avenue A have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 Avenue A rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 81 Avenue A built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Avenue A?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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