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178 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0062Map

Owner of record: 176-178 West 81st HDFC Corp

178 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 176-178 West 81st HDFC Corp. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
88
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
10 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 · 88

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
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  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 5W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 1st from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide security in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at vestibule to public hall , 1st story

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule to public hall , 1st story

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 5W

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Oct 17, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Oct 17, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots wood etc rear fire escape all stys.

    Oct 17, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at riser 3 sty eats apt 3e kitchen , section '' ''

    Sep 22, 1994 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Refit window 3 sty east apt 3e 3 room from north , section '' ''

    Sep 22, 1994 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash 3 sty east apt 3e 2 room from north , section '' ''

    Sep 22, 1994 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles 3 sty east apt 3e bathroom , section '' ''

    Sep 22, 1994 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty east apt 3e north room , section '' ''

    Sep 22, 1994 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash 3 sty east apt 3e north room , section '' ''

    Sep 22, 1994 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys balconies rear.

    Apr 12, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg all stys all balconies rear.

    Apr 5, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective 4 sty east apt 4e. located at apt 4e

    Jan 2, 1990 · Apt 4E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable dead bolt installed door to fire escape 4 sty west apt 4w. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1990 · Apt 4W

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bell on entrance door 1st sty east apt 1e. located at apt 1e

    Dec 11, 1984 · Apt 1E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls clgs & woodwork 5th sty east apt 5e throughout. , section '' ''

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceilings of entire apt 5 sty front apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective & or inoperable sashs windows of entire apt 5 sty front apt 5e. , section '' ''

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 5th sty east apt 5e front room & pvt hall er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over 5th sty east apt 5e throughout er1. , section '' ''

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta at cellar & courts.

    Oct 5, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective coping of parapet wall west of roof.

    Oct 5, 1979

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Oct 5, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light fixture 5 sty east apt 5e pvt hall. located at apt 5e

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window glass upper sash 5 sty east apt 5e kitchen. located at apt 5e

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window sash 5 sty east apt 5e kitchen. located at apt 5e

    Oct 5, 1979 · Apt 5E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jan 18, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 18, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    B354,16,28b,40,41c,48a,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i. 50 bothcoil safety valves not piped down. 50e oil suction missing shut. 50a oil pressure gauge defective also missing shut off valve. off valve at

    Sep 9, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 1E

    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
10
Building area
15,240 ft²
Lot area
3,780 ft²
Zoning
C2-7A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1211 / 62
Assessed value
$4,326,750
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #120425, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 178 West 81 Street

Who owns 178 West 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 176-178 West 81st HDFC Corp.

Does 178 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 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 178 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 West 81 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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