120 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0142Map
Owner of record: James Dooling
120 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is James Dooling. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 75
- 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 - 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
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.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Feb 16, 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
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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- 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline to washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer and intercom return system at building front and in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the foyer located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Oct 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (sign missing)
Oct 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 3, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 20, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frames of top and bottom sash at south window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at top and bottom sash windows. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at top and bottom sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ' in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2009 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ''missing'' in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 9, 2007 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 9, 2007 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department cieiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 9, 2007 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 4th story
Jan 18, 2006
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose top hinge at closet door in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2005 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 7, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 1, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 6
Close
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- General
Windows
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - General
Windows
May 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 7, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,941 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1211 / 142
- Assessed value
- $1,983,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #122388, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.
Questions about 120 West 81 Street
Who owns 120 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James Dooling.
Does 120 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 120 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 120 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 120 West 81 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.