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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at basement

    Oct 31, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 16, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Oct 12, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.