137 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0019Map
Owner of record: Uptown Realty Opeatin Corp
137 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Uptown Realty Opeatin Corp. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 116
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 · 100
- 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.
Apr 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing a stopper at vestibule door, basement story
Aug 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 17, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at building entrance door.
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 1, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower window sash wood molding 2nd window from east at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper window sash 2nd from east at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes at north and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes at north wall and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash at window, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper sash at window, north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper sash at window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window frame at upper and lower sashes at window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around heat riser at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper and lower gasket at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash wood window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at lobby, 1st story
Nov 29, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing newel post and three balusters of the hand rail on east side at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 21, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mositure penetrating at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 21, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 4
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
Mar 3, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective top sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail, basmt. to 1st. sty public hall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2005 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Feb 25, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 25, 1997
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 · 8
- Non-hazardous
Work does not confrom to approved plans non conforming work noted building notice 6770/89 cellar floor excavated to a depth of 2ft contrary to approved plan dated 11/16/89 placing footings at north & west walls
Nov 21, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted concrete slab removed at cellar and floor excavated approximatel 20 inches east wall rubble stone foundation underminded dirt removed and being replaced with cement fire rated
Nov 13, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Construction work in progress on saturday at the above premises without a variance issued from this dept working in cellar. remedy obtain a variancew from this dept forthwith
Nov 11, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Contrary to approved plan bn6770/89 work at cellar removal of allwire at the plaster ceiling throughout removal of approx 1 1/2 - 2 ft of cellar floor replacement of partial floor beams at cellar ceiling front
Nov 11, 1989
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted fire rated ceiling removed at cellar level concrete floor removed from cellar and excavated approximately 1 foot deep without a permit remedy stop all work at cellar level
Oct 31, 1989 · Penalty $125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not confrom to approved plans non conforming work noted building notice 6770/89 apt entrance doors at basement level have been removed and replaced by wood and glass panel doors entrance doorway
Oct 31, 1989 · Penalty $50
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted interior partitions removed in basement front apt. remedy: file plans and obtain al approvals and permit before resuming construction operations.f
Jun 14, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Construction saturday without a variance wood floor beams newly reinforced vestibule floor removed above these beams work without a permit work ntoed wood floor and supporting structual members installed at fis
Jun 10, 1989 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 8
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 11, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 11, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - General
Windows
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - General
Doors
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - General
Floor
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - General
Floor
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1887
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,153 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,146 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1212 / 19
- Assessed value
- $2,160,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #103590, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 137 West 81 Street
Who owns 137 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Uptown Realty Opeatin Corp.
Does 137 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 137 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 137 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 137 West 81 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.