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158 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0052Map

Owner of record: Greystone Properties81

158 West 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 37 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is Greystone Properties81. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
67
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
125

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
9
About 24% of the building's 37 apartments
Down from 10 in 2018

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 · 67

  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department closet door frame at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at upper and lower window sash at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 83

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north in the kitchen located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 7; in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the gas range in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 92, 9th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 92

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2018 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 83, 8th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 83

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at bulkhead

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 13, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 13, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall and west wall at vestibule , 1st story

    May 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall and west wall at vestibule , 1st story

    May 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing plate cover at light swicht at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 .. at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceilings and walls at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c unsafe report filed

    Nov 19, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9c failure to correct swarmp conditions

    Oct 30, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 11, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 17, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 11, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 24, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 21, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8629

    Jul 17, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8629

    Feb 14, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Found rockmills(model#mp 80) dual fuel boiler not running properly, found soot all around boiler and boiler room. correct violating condition submit certifcate of correction

    Jun 2, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Class 2: floor stops of level causing tripping hazard, repair and adjust leveling. missing braille tags, provide as needed. misssing nyc id tag in car, provide proper tag. missing nyc id tag on top of car, prov

    Mar 4, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit a required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803792. remedy: submit acceptable required technica

    Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $640

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    70o02,41r11,41c9,68m7,60q7.70/o/02 clean pit area 41/r/h provide self close self locking machine room door 41-c-9 remove padlock from motor room door 68-m-7 provide maintainance log 60-q-7 provide guard for mac

    Jul 18, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B351.67x07,71x07,70o02.67x07:provide operative in car communication.71x07:provide operative pit light.70o02:clean dirty pit.

    Mar 24, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01,71x10,77b07,40p07. 08v01-basement,2nd & 5th floor not level; 71x10-pit light inoperative; 77b07-toe guard insufficient; 06m07-prov ide zone lock; 40p07-no access to machine room.

    Dec 3, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v01- elevator flrs are not level when going down.

    Nov 13, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v10,17h07,05j01,20m07,100h07. 08v- adjust fl stops were needed. 17h-hoistway door gibs are worn replace were needed. 05j- adjust gap between cab door & basement door door provide. 100m- cab door saddle is wor

    May 28, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bv1.68m7.100h11.20b11.52k11.39o2.40o2.77o2.100 car door saddle worn and repair sky lite glass 20 replace 8 fl vision glass with wire glass &install guard bsmt and 8 fl

    Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every fl.noted:bldg has no fire escape for sprinkler system.location:throughout the bldg.remedy:provide required means of egress.

    May 23, 2007

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide req.means of egress for every fl.noted:bldg has no fire escape nor sprinkler system,location:throughout the bldg.remedy:provide required means of egress.

    Jan 9, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor bldg has no fire escape nor sprinkler system noted location throughout the bldg.remedy:provide required means of egress

    Aug 28, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74b12/ 40h11/ 33o02/ 58o02/ 59o02/ 30o02/ 57o02/ 35o02/ 55x11/ 49b13/ 74o02 / 50y14/ 74b12 machine limit switch tension weight replace chain. 40h11 governor wobbles repair govenor 33o02 remove plaster at se

    Oct 24, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    42

    Feb 9, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    28h,74h,46k-h,57o,47h,74r,33i, 28h-replace worn shoes 74h-replace worn drum bushings 46k-h replace worn and rusted cables 57o-clean pit 47h-replace gov. cable 74r-remove electrical temp extension unprotection b

    Apr 27, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 83

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt D7K

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 93

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 93

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 71

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 71

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 71

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 71

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 71

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 92

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 92

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 92

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 92

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1913
Floors
9
Residential units
37
Building area
37,251 ft²
Lot area
5,747 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1211 / 52
Assessed value
$3,072,600
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #105093, last renewed Dec 9, 2025.

Questions about 158 West 81 Street

Who owns 158 West 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greystone Properties81.

Does 158 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.

Is 158 West 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 158 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158 West 81 Street?

It has 37 residential units.

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