176 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0061Map
Owner of record: 176-178 West 81st HDFC Corp
176 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 11 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 176-178 West 81st HDFC Corp. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 35
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Apr 4, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door
Jan 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall by bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at soth wall above washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tiles around northeast plumbing riser. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at east wall in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at steam riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile and floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit bathroom and closet doors throughout entire apt located at apt 1r
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1r
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper window balances in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south 1st story balcony
Jul 9, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of large buckets and household items at 1st story balcony at south
Jul 9, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp installed interior entrance door 1 sty west apt 1w , section '' ''
Aug 31, 1994 · Apt 1W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling west north & south walls & east 5 sty east apt 5e kitchen ms batista 595-2414. , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1994 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 5 sty east apt 5e private hall. , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1994 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall 5 sty east apt 5e 2 room from north. , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1994 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 5 sty east apt 5e 4 room from north. , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1994 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall & east wall 5 sty east apt 5e northwest room. , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1994 · Apt 5E
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north room & kitchen 5 sty west apt 5w holmes no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jan 30, 1990 · Apt 5W
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 window to fire escape removed & door installed kitchen 5 sty west apt 5w. , section '' ''
Jan 30, 1990 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 partition erected converting 1 room into 2 rooms 1st sty front east apt 1e front room. , section '' ''
Nov 25, 1983 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 partion walls enclosing dumbwaiter removed 4 sty east apt 4e kitchen. located at apt 4e
Jun 16, 1982 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective chimney rear yard cellar to roof.
Aug 1, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 25, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Jan 18, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 18, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Apr 17, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
New fire excape erected at rear of building south wall contrary to multiple dwelling law. gooseneck ladder erected from 5 story balcony to roof in lieu of starir and balcony as required in section 53 multip
Sep 21, 1992 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. bricks loose, missing mortar joints open, coping stones broken and missing at east end of parapet wall.
Jan 8, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 1W
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 1W
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 15,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,780 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1211 / 61
- Assessed value
- $1,839,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #120426, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 176 West 81 Street
Who owns 176 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 176-178 West 81st HDFC Corp.
Does 176 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 176 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 176 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 176 West 81 Street?
It has 11 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.