127 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0023Map
Owner of record: Legion Realty Compan
127 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 Legion Realty Compan. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 13 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 33
- 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 - 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 17, 2025
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 - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at basement
Oct 31, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (hinges) in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 16, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 16, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Oct 12, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 26, 2016
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 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
May 14, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
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 - 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 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
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
- 6,378 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,043 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1212 / 23
- Assessed value
- $2,239,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #126312, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 127 West 81 Street
Who owns 127 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Legion Realty Compan.
Does 127 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 127 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 127 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1887 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 127 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.