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123 West 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0025Map

Owner of record: 123 W 81 LLC

123 West 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1885 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 123 W 81 LLC. HPD has recorded 125 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
125
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
111

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 10% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 125

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to cellar at basement

    Feb 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, north, east and west walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east and north walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete ornament below the 1st, 2nd & 3rd windows from east at south facade, 3rd story

    Sep 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete ornament below the 1st, 2nd & 3rd windows from east at south facade, 2nd story

    Sep 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets loose faucet at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt bf, apartment at east

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BF

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt br, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BR

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors door at apartment entrance in the entrance located at apt br, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt bf, apartment at east

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BF

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the foyer located at apt bf, apartment at east

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BF

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt bf, apartment at east

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BF

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt bf, apartment at east

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BF

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at north rear yard yard

    Mar 30, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall

    Mar 30, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, skylight and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 30, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling and skylight at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 30, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and skylight at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 30, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective closet doors off track in the 3rd room from north located at apt bf, apartment at east

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BF

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt br, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt BR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 17, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures low volume at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at celing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve ,water emitting . at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective steam riser air valve ,water emitting in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low volume at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a maximum of 130 degrees at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 3f

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missng at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 3f

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 30, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 30, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at expos#1 exposed masonry with severe spalling at multiple locations. protective coating has deteriorated exposing masonry furthering the spalling to masonry.

    Dec 29, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy: provide approximately 23 linear feet of sidewalk.shed at entire exposure #1 to safeguard.the public and property

    Dec 29, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection of a 4-story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place, during my inspection i noticed sidewalk shed has no building information panel. this create a hazardous situation for first re

    May 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls & appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure#1, severe deterioration to protective coating on facade exposing masonry to elements causing severe spalling of mas

    Dec 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. defect noted:atrear wall expo 3 the brick wooks are loose & missing pointing thru outfrom 2nd floor level to roof level. also wooden windows frames are rot

    Feb 27, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:loose plaster approx 5 sqft fell from bottom of windows at 4th fl level south elevation.remedy:maintain bldg make all repairs.

    Aug 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:loose plaster approx 5 s.f. fell from bottom of window sills location:windows @ 4th fl level south elevation.

    Mar 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous.defect noted:loose plaster approx 5 s.f. fell from bottom of window sills.noted location:windows sills at 4th fl level south elevation .note: plaster fell

    Oct 20, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is spauling masonry at bulding front various location & leveles. remedy: repair defect.

    Feb 23, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 15, 2018 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2015 · Apt BF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt BF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2014 · Apt BR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt BF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt BF

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt BF

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt BF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 6, 2012 · Apt BF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2012 · Apt 3R

    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 (C6)
Year built
1885
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
5,528 ft²
Lot area
1,941 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1212 / 25
Assessed value
$2,128,500
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #124934, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.

Questions about 123 West 81 Street

Who owns 123 West 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 123 W 81 LLC.

Does 123 West 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 125 housing violations at this property.

Is 123 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 123 West 81 Street built?

City records list 1885 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 123 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.