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81 Charles Street

Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00621-0076Map

Owner of record: The Sjl Trust

81 Charles Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1866 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Sjl Trust. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 8 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2021.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
26

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2021
1
About 14% of the building's 7 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 · 32

  • 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

    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.

    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

    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.

    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
  • 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
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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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2018 · Apt B

    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.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilling in the 1st room from east located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2016 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2016 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2016 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak skylight at bulkhead ceiling

    May 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead

    May 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling

    May 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 28, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling above kitchenette in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 4, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling ,north & south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2007 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wood stair 2nd & 3rd up,basement sty at public hall stairs

    Aug 9, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner s stop work order application # 122920893 due to applicant withdrawal. unable to determine percentage of work due to no access. stop all work for job number listed and make site safe.

    Oct 25, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Oct 9, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 9, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    I observed the support of excavation at exposure 1 installed contrary to the approved design drawings. the bracing members are not 2 feet and 4 feet below grade to provide adequate support and prevent a collap

    May 20, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 ) bc 1021.1 (2014) and 27-366 for transient use at apt #2 on teh 1st floor discontinue illegal occupancy

    Aug 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    907.2.8:failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use at apt #2 on 1st floor discontinu eillegal occupancy

    Aug 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted per other than permanent residential purposes dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling new apt #2 on 1st floor used/converted to t

    Aug 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transien use at apt #2 on 1st floor discpntinue illegal occupancy

    Aug 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 31, 2016 · Apt B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 31, 2016 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 31, 2016 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 15, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 15, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Outside building

    Skylight

    May 15, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 18, 2012 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 10, 2011 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2011 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt BUILD

    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 (C5)
Year built
1866
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
4,040 ft²
Lot area
1,905 ft²
Zoning
C1-6
Community board
102
Council district
3
Block / lot
621 / 76
Assessed value
$2,052,450
Landmark / historic district
Greenwich Village Historic District

HPD registration #129414, last renewed Nov 22, 2022.

Questions about 81 Charles Street

Who owns 81 Charles Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Sjl Trust.

Does 81 Charles Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 Charles Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2021 (about 14% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 81 Charles Street built?

City records list 1866 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Charles Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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