175 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0001Map
Owner of record: Amwest Realty Associates,
175 West 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Amwest Realty Associates,. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 68
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
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 · 61
- 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
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Sep 18, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 18, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 5 sqft at celing in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14056731 issued 12-apr-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 5 sqft at celing in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor throughout in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective handle to radiator shut off valve at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of awning obstructing the drop ladder at fire escape west stack at west section
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling roof bulkhead
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling roof bulkhead
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective peephole at apartment entrance door located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 24, 2019 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Oct 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 31, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 31, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
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
May 16, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11524
Nov 2, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11524
Oct 5, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p11524
Oct 4, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 30, 1994
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 2, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 2, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jun 2, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 1987
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Overhead drum machine is running without a slack cable switch under the drum. 3.8.2 winding drum machines (a) winding drum machines shall be provided with a slack-rope device having an enclosed switch of the ma
Dec 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
41i10,67x7,11i11,68b7,100m7. 41i- mach. rm. door damaged, repair lock and handle. 67x- in car communication inoperative provide operative comm. 11i- 4th flr car call button is damaged, replace w/new one.
Nov 25, 2013 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable,electrical,equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. armored cables and 1900 boxes notsecured and properly terminated. remedy: comply w/ec code.
Jul 30, 2013 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: improper exit/exit access doorway arrangement per bc 1014.2;27-361. noted: exits from apts to fire escape at front of the bldg on west 81 street obstructed by
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correctthe violating conditions and file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-
Aug 26, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail maintain bldg compliant manner:improper exit doorway arrangement.as per bc 1014.2;27-361. child window guards,ac units & fire escape gates installed at balconies. courtyard 5th to 2nd floor windows. reme
Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
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 5. failure to provide 3'inch minimum high numerical sign indi
Oct 5, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48b13/ 49b13/ 14m07/ 57o02/ 20x11/ 17x11/ reshakle & properlty tag device 20x 1st call button not working repair repaor cracked glass main floor
May 6, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
13i,17i,35o,75t,74m,14m. 74-(sity i.d. tags).
Sep 16, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q, 13i, 17i, 07l, 35o, 53x, 37o, 73t, 52b. (17) car (53)light fixtu-re (74) provide city id tags (53) car stops too hard.
Jun 18, 1993
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
73o,35p,03l, 03 safety edge
Oct 13, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 20, 2019 · Apt 5E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 21,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,700 ft²
- Zoning
- C2-7A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1212 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,520,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #113860, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 175 West 81 Street
Who owns 175 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amwest Realty Associates,.
Does 175 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 175 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 175 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 175 West 81 Street?
It has 20 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.