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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 67
- IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead
Sep 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at bulkhead
Sep 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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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
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.