131 West 87 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01218-0022Map
Owner of record: Cap131 Realty LLC
131 West 87 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1882 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cap131 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 73
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 4A
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Info 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
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 an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2010 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department no chain & no lock. at cellar
Oct 6, 2000
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2000
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Aug 13, 1998
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Dec 15, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty north apt 3b ramos. located at apt 3b
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 2 sty north apt 3b north room. located at apt 3b
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket refrigerator 2 sty north apt 3b kitchenette. located at apt 3b
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall 2 sty north apt 3b north room. located at apt 3b
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles 2 sty north apt 3b bathroom. located at apt 3b
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 1 sty east apt 2a west room. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window 1 sty east apt 2a east room. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit bathroom door 1 sty east apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet 1 sty east apt 2a bathroom. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline washbasin 1 sty north apt 2a bathroom. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty east apt 2a bathroom. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock front door 1 sty east apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective grout bathtub bsmt north apt 1b bathroom. located at apt 1b
Dec 15, 1994 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling boiler room.
Dec 15, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective block wall cellar boiler room.
Dec 15, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty front apt 3a greene. located at apt 3a
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty east apt 2a bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration loft bed front room 2 sty front apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles floor bathroom 3 sty rear apt 3b. located at apt 3b
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls apt throughout 3 sty front apt 3a.
Sep 29, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain of sink bathroom 3 sty front apt 3a. located at apt 3a
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows apt throughout 3 sty front apt 3a.
Sep 29, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door to 3 sty front apt 3a. located at apt 3a
Sep 29, 1994 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system all stys to vestibule.
Sep 29, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 8
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 6, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 6, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 6, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 4, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 4, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Doors
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Locks
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1882
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,678 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1218 / 22
- Assessed value
- $1,076,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #101592, last renewed Aug 24, 2019.
Questions about 131 West 87 Street
Who owns 131 West 87 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cap131 Realty LLC.
Does 131 West 87 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 West 87 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 131 West 87 Street built?
City records list 1882 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 West 87 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.