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54 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01492-0041Map

Owner of record: Inquisitionis Holdings LLC

54 East 81 Street is an one-family home built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 1 residential unit across 5 floors. The owner of record is Inquisitionis Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 8 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 19

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 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 27, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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, 2021

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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 1, 2015

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door, at boiler room, cellar

    Jul 8, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall

    Aug 14, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at public hall

    Aug 14, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at public hall

    Aug 14, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak , at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 14, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 14, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

    Apr 5, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test

    Dec 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    1704.1.1-failure to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to the issuance of permit under special inspection requirement. no tri's are on file of structural stability,excavation,footing &

    Dec 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements construction material & debris not properly removed from the site.on first floor in a 12' x 8' space debris have been piled up 7' high against

    Dec 9, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to the approved construction documents during inspection. it was seem that the plans show steel installation for headers supporting the stairwell now at this time lvl's have been installed

    Dec 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3307.3.2-failure to provide required lotline construction fence. at rear of property during rock excavation no adequate construction fence were provided at rear.remedy:stop all work provide fence forthwith purs

    Dec 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b,50a.50a-gas water heaters installed into unlined chimney,unlined chimney is causing damage to walls & ceiling in 56 east 81 st, ny ny.

    Jan 31, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b,50a.50a-must install liner in chimney that receives the two gas fired water heaters.unlined chimney is causing damage to walls & ceilingin 56 east 81 st.

    Sep 18, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit.work noted:at roof level of premises(1)erected drainage(beams not secured to roof)to install a/c units(2)extend chimney w/concrete & pipes,new electric work 100% complete remedy:obtain permits

    Dec 15, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior at cellar level meter rm elec missing door also noted fire penetrations at cellar/ & also at boiler rm fire penetrations. remedy: make all necessary repairs forthwith!

    Oct 27, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A4)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
1
Building area
6,539 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1492 / 41
Assessed value
$1,075,140
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #611613, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 54 East 81 Street

Who owns 54 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Inquisitionis Holdings LLC.

Does 54 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 54 East 81 Street 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 54 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 54 East 81 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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