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
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 · 10
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.