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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

Concern
4 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
37
About 58% of the building's 64 apartments
Down from 43 in 2018

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 · 95

  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2023

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.