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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

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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 · 50

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Apr 4, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door

    Jan 17, 2024

    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
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  • A

    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
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit bathroom and closet doors throughout entire apt located at apt 1r

    Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of large buckets and household items at 1st story balcony at south

    Jul 9, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.