169 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0006Map
Owner of record: Amwest Realty Associates,
169 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 29 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2025. 16 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18198686 issued 01-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (porcelian enemal) by method of reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinge at door in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hinges at closet door in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ....fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective .... masonary tread, 3rd from the street curb to up to the building entrance , 1st story
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ..at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide ....metal screen below skylight at the bulkhead ceiling..
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ...exposed electrical wire at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at ceiling around heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening self locking pushbar device installed at bulkhead door to roof , 5th story
Mar 5, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the walls at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in 1st closet at west in the private hallway located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling at heat riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4W
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2015
Dob violation - active - 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 - 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
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: on 5th fl apt #5w, three (3) large areas approx 10ft x 10ft x 5ft in height of construction debris: black bags, installation metal, com
Nov 29, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. inaugust 31, 2015,may 11, 2016,september 13,2017.three violations were issued to the respondent.the respondsent failed to comply with the
Feb 1, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.on march 21,2017 a electrical violation was issue to the respondent.the respondent failed to comply w/(nyc)administrative code 28-201.1(ecb)3528437
Sep 13, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner order contained in summons 35202552l,35159746z was issued for wwp in hallway and apt 5c,35202552l issued for failure to comply with conmmissioners order to comply 3515974
Mar 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. in may 11, 2016. a violation wasissue to the respondent. the respondent failed to comply w/ the nyc electrical code & administrative code#27.301
Sep 13, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of commissioner. ref:ecb35079776j in apt5c, hallway ceiling open hanging wires, box not guard ed. unapproved, unsuitable electrical equipt, apparatus, materials div
May 11, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o permit. observed 1pm in apt 5c hallway electrical work had been done, and wiring and connection of hallway fixture installed prior to obtain permit. rmdy: comply with ec code/obtain permit.
May 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in case. hallway in apt 5c:open defectivewiring are in use,open box is not guarded.rmdy:comply w/ec code.
Aug 31, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.work noted-internal demolition of non load bearing partition thru out in apt.5w was in progress @ time of inspection.also removed electrical wiring all work in progress are w/o obtaining all w
Jan 23, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 4W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - 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 NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 5E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 4W
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
- 15,536 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,934 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1212 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,343,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #113857, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 169 West 81 Street
Who owns 169 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amwest Realty Associates,.
Does 169 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 169 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 169 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 169 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.