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138 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0049Map

Owner of record: Alvarez, Norma D

138 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Alvarez, Norma D. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 8 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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

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 · 27

  • 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

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood deck erected at 3rd story extension at roof in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 4B

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 22nd room from north located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 23rd room from north, the 22nd room from north, the 21st bathroom from north at east, the kitchen , the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    May 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , improper sign posted at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    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

    Jan 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system improper sign posted at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2020

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2018

    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

    Dec 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 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 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 9, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt ALL

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    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
10
Building area
6,440 ft²
Lot area
1,941 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1211 / 49
Assessed value
$2,260,800
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #130300, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.

Questions about 138 West 81 Street

Who owns 138 West 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alvarez, Norma D.

Does 138 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 West 81 Street 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 138 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 West 81 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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