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171 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0005Map

Owner of record: Amwest Realty Associates,

171 West 81 Street is a walk-up 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 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 6, 2025. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
53

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 6, 2025

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
3
About 15% of the building's 20 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 · 10

  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 1C

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide an escutcheon plate at the top of the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1w, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 9, 2017 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1w, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 9, 2017 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1w, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 9, 2017 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling over 5 sty front west apt 5w north room 45915 er1. located at apt 5w

    Sep 21, 1999 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 16, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit atoi observed work w/o permit in bsmt in 171 w81st ny,oil tank been cut away w/cutting torch (oxygen&acetylene gas).no permit on file for this work which create public safety hazard.stop all wor

    Nov 3, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34993222x issued on 10/23/12. at the cellar partitions & plumbing lines. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    May 7, 2013 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34993222x issued on 10/23/12 for work w/o permit - cellar partition & plumbing lines.remedy: comply w/code.

    Mar 4, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34993222x issued on 10/23/12 for work w/o a permit at cellar level installation ofpartition to provide massage parlors.rmdy: comply w/commissioner's ord

    Jan 30, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34993222x issued on 10/23/12.erect partitions,at cellar level,so as to provide massage parlors.rmdy:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Dec 14, 2012 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.at cellar level (west side) having erected partitions and converted the cellar into massage parlor (super magic finger) with3 massage beds and waiting room.also erected 3pc bathroom with new plu

    Oct 23, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    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 front & rear apts to fire escapes at front & rear of bldg are obstructed

    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.per bc 1014.2;27-361. noted: child window guards ac units & fire es cape gates installed at windows,storage of ac unit at 3rd floor balcon

    Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Working without a veriance working other than weekdays 7am 6pm withouta varience required by section 24-224 of the admin code remedy:obtain a variance or only work during designated hours

    Oct 30, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1W

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 2C

    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 3W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2009 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 28, 2007 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2005 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 17, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 1, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 29, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2005 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2004 · Apt 5-W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 20, 2004 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt 1W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 18, 2004 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2004 · Apt 5-W

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 4-W

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 16, 2003 · Apt 4-W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2003 · Apt 5-W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 5-W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 18, 2003 · Apt 5-W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2003 · Apt 1C

    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
20
Building area
15,535 ft²
Lot area
3,934 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1212 / 5
Assessed value
$2,308,500
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #113858, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 171 West 81 Street

Who owns 171 West 81 Street?

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

Does 171 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 171 West 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 171 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 171 West 81 Street?

It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.

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