170 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0056Map
Owner of record: 170 West 81st Owners
170 West 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 45 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 170 West 81st Owners. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022. 28 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 29
- 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical outlet at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top (formica torn off) in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercome system (talk and listen) in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line sink in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2000 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector tenants name ms wilson. in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at north
Apr 5, 2000 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink. in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, apartment at north
Apr 5, 2000 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical window spring 7 sty north apt 7 thru out top and bottom. located at apt 7
Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective frame exterior windows throughout 9 sty apt 9b. , section '' ''
Nov 7, 1997 · Apt 9B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty front west apt 1b entrance. , section '' ''
Nov 7, 1997 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty front west apt 1b longan. , section '' ''
Nov 7, 1997 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 9 sty northwest apt 9b simon. , section '' ''
Nov 7, 1997 · Apt 9B
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling fire stair all stys public hall.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ven cover building front.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sash chain 1 sty public hall rear.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway west.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods 2 sty rear yard balcony.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing all stories public hall.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 9th sty south apt 9d. located at apt 9d
Nov 7, 1997 · Apt 9D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 9th sty south apt 9d throughout. located at apt 9d
Nov 7, 1997 · Apt 9D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd 3rd 6th and 7th stys rear stacks.
Nov 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 30
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 13, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Mar 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7655
Mar 24, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7654
Feb 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7655
Feb 14, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Found corroded piping at heater, safety relief valve missing discharge pipe,
Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Found steam gauge defective, body drain missing on safety relief valve, discharge pipe on safety relief valve too short, air gap and discharge pipe missing on back flow preventer, remove all combustibles near b
Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#803793. remedy: submit acceptable require
Feb 13, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
05b06 67m07 (05b06)relocate gate switch inside car in order not to tamper with (67m07)provide communication inside the elevator.
May 6, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use 05m07 17m07 59b07 (05m07)this is a safety device to ensure passenger safety provide restrictor and contact nycdob at eir @ buildings .nyc.gov return device to service.(17m07)3rd 7th 8th floor stairway
Apr 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read "in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" at the elevator bank on floor 2 to 9. remedy: install sign as per local law 16 1984.
Oct 5, 2005 · Penalty $200
Active - Non-hazardous
4b,48a,49.49-low water cut off,defective.
Sep 25, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07l,14m,15#,18q,20l,26h,27h,30i,30i,31q,32q,35m,35i,35s,29m,50f,54d,73o,36d, 15#drop key (old) holes 20l-greenfield 30i-loose olaster holes on walls 35m-smoke hole 35i-roof and walls 35s-wood shed 29m-pit shi
Jun 19, 1996
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17l,35p,73o. 17 vision glass inner panel.
Dec 15, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11m,73o,35p. 11 provide guard for light in car.
Dec 15, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 2E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | $795,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $1,425,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $815,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 9
- Residential units
- 45
- Building area
- 43,896 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,207 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1211 / 56
- Assessed value
- $3,995,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #117439, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 170 West 81 Street
Who owns 170 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 170 West 81st Owners.
Does 170 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 170 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 45 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 170 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 170 West 81 Street?
It has 45 residential units and 49 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.