155 West 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01212-0110Map
Owner of record: 155 West 81 St Assocs
155 West 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1951 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 64 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 155 West 81 St Assocs. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 37 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 95
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 95
- 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5th story balcony 3rd stack from west at buiding front at fire escape
Mar 5, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at public hall, 6th story, section at east
Feb 9, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 4th story balcony at building front fire escape
Jan 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at fire door leading to east section at public hall, 6th story
Jan 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing velcro strips at fire door frame leading to east section at public hall, 6th story
Jan 13, 2025
Open — False certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowerpots at 5th story balcony at building front fire escape
Jan 13, 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of electric scooter and baby stroller at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at section fire door at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at fire door at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule , 1st story
Dec 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowerpots at 2nd and 4th stories balconies at 3rd fire escape from west at south
Sep 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape, 2nd from west at south
Sep 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th and 5th story balcony at east stack ,building front
Aug 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd ,4th and 5th story balcony at center stack ,building front
Aug 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at west stack ,building front
Aug 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation -at the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at shower body in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2018
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
May 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 23, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 11, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at center stack at fire escape, 4th story
Apr 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at front west stack at fire escape, 2nd story
Apr 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective trip lever waste in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceilinng and wall in the foyer located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2018 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p19887
Jan 18, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
35-secure grill for smoke hole 74-repair stair case going to moto r room
May 15, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
2/x/10 phone inside car station inoperative repair,23/m/7 hall button station missing provide,40 p/7 no access to machine room provide, 71/m/7 pit light missing provide.
May 11, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
05m07,59b10,05j10. 05m07 cease use item. missing door zone restrictor. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety. provide restrictor and contact nycdob at [email protected] and 212-393-2
Dec 13, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h11.14m07.03b07.38o02.38q13.39b16.86m05.64q03.71q03.08o02.31h10.84b07 10h car gibs worn 14m car mirror 03b guard safety el on car door side 38q,o toc light guard cover safety edge unit & clean 39b provide acc
May 12, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit: (at apt# 1l) work noted:by erecting full height partition wall at existing bedroom to create two bedrooms & relocate the existing kitchen from north side to southside with change plumbing
Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31#,37#, 31# from shaftway to controller. 37# covers
Mar 10, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37g,74#,35o,03#,31#, 74. smoke hole cover. 03.capacity plate. 31 control board renew wiring to resistors and same to riser going to controller.
Apr 8, 1992 · Penalty $75
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit 1.interior partitions removed at kitchen and bathroom arbas. existing steel beam exposed in living room area. existing wood beams expossed in bedroom. remedy: obtain a permit.
Mar 6, 1989 · Penalty $125
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 4, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1G
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1G
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 6L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 6L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 6L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 6L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 6F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2013 · Apt 6F
Close - General
Windows
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Floor
Jul 17, 2013 · Apt 4G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1951
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 64
- Building area
- 67,231 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,121 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1212 / 110
- Assessed value
- $4,425,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #100556, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.
Questions about 155 West 81 Street
Who owns 155 West 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 155 West 81 St Assocs.
Does 155 West 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.
Is 155 West 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 37 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 58% of its 64 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 155 West 81 Street built?
City records list 1951 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 155 West 81 Street?
It has 64 residential units and 68 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.