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116 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0041Map

Owner of record: 116 West 81 Rbj LLC

116 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 116 West 81 Rbj LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2025. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 8, 2025

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments
Up from 5 in 2019

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 · 65

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tread from top inconsistent at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash's spring balance at south window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance window at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color counter balance lower sash window at soth wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings and floors at all stories at public hall

    Jul 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling and west wall at foyer in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): in conjunction with violation #15159613 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.

    May 11, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2021

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak throughout ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sash chains at lower sash of east and west windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective west glass pane at lower sash of north east window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window sill at north east window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outlet on the west and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system leading from building entrance to the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sashes at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system leading from building entrance to the foyer located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 5, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system leading from building entrance to the foyer located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000160243y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345 observed at time of inspection at 116 west 81 street manhattan ny in apt #1 all fire stopping was removed from ceiling

    May 11, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.on inspection day:9/11/09,in the cellar of the bldg & on 1fl,existing gas piping,fittings & valves were removed & replacedw/new w/o any plumbing permit to allow perform this type of work parti

    Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 4

    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
1887
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
5,355 ft²
Lot area
1,839 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1211 / 41
Assessed value
$1,709,550
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #122898, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 116 West 81 Street

Who owns 116 West 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 116 West 81 Rbj LLC.

Does 116 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 116 West 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 116 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 116 West 81 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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