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173 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0003Map

Owner of record: Amwest Realty Associates,

173 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Amwest Realty Associates,. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022. 4 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
65

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 16, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 32% of the building's 19 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to gas range in the 1st kitchen from north located at apt all2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt ALL2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear balconies all stys.

    Jun 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling thru out cellar.

    Jun 4, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires thru out ceiling cellar.

    Jun 4, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Mar 4, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Aug 12, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 23, 2002

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 23, 2002

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. department of buildings records indicate building to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling. now apartment 1c at 1st

    Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code); bc 1021.1(2014 code) bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient use at ap

    Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner.-failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apartment 1c, 1st floor level. remedy:

    Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintainn building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide class 'j' fire alarm system for transient use at apartment 1c, 1st floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • 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 east and west apts to fire balconies at rear of the apts are blocked 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

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comms noted respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34755479h having removed the entire escape from the front of the bldg on east 81

    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 improper exit/exit access doorway arrangement per bc 1014.2;27-361. child window guards,ac units & fire escape installed at windows storag

    Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec.bc101.4.failure to provide two means of egress from room or space as required.noted:no 2nd means of egress from apts 2e,2w,3e,3w,4e,4w,5e or 5w.remedy:provide required egress.

    Mar 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.noted:at south elevation exterior violation:fire escape btwn 2 & 5fl removed w/o permit.remedy:make safe immediately obtain all permits & approvals or restore premises to prior.

    Mar 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 3E

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    May 28, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 28, 2021 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 28, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 16, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 15, 2014 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 15, 2014 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 15, 2014 · Apt ALL

    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 NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 2W

    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 (C7)
Year built
1890
Floors
5
Residential units
19
Building area
15,535 ft²
Lot area
3,934 ft²
Zoning
C2-7A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1212 / 3
Assessed value
$2,087,100
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #113859, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 173 West 81 Street

Who owns 173 West 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amwest Realty Associates,.

Does 173 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 173 West 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 32% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 173 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 173 West 81 Street?

It has 19 residential units and 23 units in total.

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