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681 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10065BBL 1-01376-0051Map

Owner of record: Cumberland House Corporation

681 Madison Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1955 in Manhattan, 10065. It has 100 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is Cumberland House Corporation. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 7 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
47
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 18

  • 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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 12, 2019

    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 at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2019

    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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of doors in fire proof vestibule between garage & cellar not adjusted so as to prevent opening of one until the other is closed.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit exit door cellar passageway to garage vestibule cellar at southeast.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors cellar passageway to garage vestibule cellar at southeast.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors of tower entrance roof at east.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of large planter boxes penthouse terraces thru out.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 canvas canopy & frame errected penthouse terraces at northeast.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 canvas canopy & frame erected 14 sty terrace at southeast.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood partitions erected obstructing egress southwest northwest and southeast 16 sty terrace.

    Feb 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 47

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a unsafe report filed

    Feb 18, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jul 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Jul 20, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 20, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Jul 20, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 29, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 17, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 30, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 10, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p23935

    Jun 14, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p23935

    May 15, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p23936

    May 15, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p18483

    May 4, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p23936

    Jul 30, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 · 13

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed a sidewalk shed at exposure 1 only. as per site safety plan and sidewalk shed drawings a section of sws has to be installed at exposure 4 as well. no previous approval granted as

    Jan 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Delta outrigger beam contrary to approved cd-5. upon inspection, observed delta beam 16 feet long on a double pipe frame. as per approved drawings it should be on a single pipe frame.

    Oct 13, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Upon inspection, observed a suspended scaffold platform 27 feet long (8m) not following manufacture specs. platforms size order contrary to manufacture specs. cantilevered platform configuration does not match

    Oct 13, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Gate swinging outward towards pedestrian sidewalk. at time of inspection at 15 story building,i observed barricade fence having outward swinging doors towards public pedestrian sidewalk. this creates hazardous

    Jul 12, 2021 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site at the time of inspection. noted: at penthouse community gym work in progress. no approved plans. no tenant protection plan on site. work

    Apr 17, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    70z9 pit water leak remove.

    Feb 19, 2019 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3307.6.4.4.5 failed to protect vertical beams against displacement. noted: at time of inspection vertical beams for sidewalk shed at the garage on e. 62nd st side not projected against displacement not iden

    Apr 27, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28- 207.2 and posted at premises. failure to provide parapet wall inspection noted: at time of inspection parapet clamps are being used as an an

    Apr 27, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unqualified worker performing work on scaffold pursuant 1rcny 104-20 (k) noted: at time of inspection following worker: uriel alcantara munoz working on suspended scaffold w/o certificate of fitness issued by

    Apr 27, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg noted:along facade facing madison ave found sections of brick fell from 5th/6th fl observed opening approx 12"12" @affected ares.repair defects forthwith.rem:maintain bldg.

    Jan 6, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection. no plans available for alt #job #120853497. rem:provide plans contact sep 718-286-0683/pro cert.

    Apr 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is: masonary walls in sub basement area of meter room and boiler room (and also in garage) have both horizontal and vertical cracks in various locations of west and north

    Feb 16, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit expired- a sidewalk shed has been erected and the permit allowed to expire shed located in driveway. remedy: remove shedor renew permit.

    Oct 17, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 14B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2007 · Apt 14B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 14B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1B

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 26, 2026$1,450,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Mar 5, 2026$1,315,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 25, 2026$3,100,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 29, 2026$3,575,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Jan 29, 2026$7,500Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 27, 2025$3,125,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Sep 29, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1955
Floors
16
Residential units
100
Building area
163,787 ft²
Lot area
12,569 ft²
Zoning
C5-1
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1376 / 51
Assessed value
$25,036,650
Landmark / historic district
Upper East Side Historic District

HPD registration #137757, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 681 Madison Avenue

Who owns 681 Madison Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cumberland House Corporation.

Does 681 Madison Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 681 Madison Avenue 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 681 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1955 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 681 Madison Avenue?

It has 100 residential units and 108 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.