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52 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01492-0042Map

Owner of record: Eh Realty Ventures INC.

52 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 3 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Eh Realty Ventures INC.. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 36 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
5 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

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 · 39

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Open — Info 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 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3

    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, 2019

    Open — Info 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 9, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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, 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers. at public hall

    Aug 14, 2000

    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 , at public hall

    Aug 14, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective voice intercom from 4 sty apt 4 to vestibule. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 2nd sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Oct 1, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box on wall 1st sty public hall.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty apt 4 mr duzinski. located at apt 4

    Oct 1, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty apt 4 mr dvdzinski. located at apt 4

    Oct 1, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective exterior brick facia roof at rear.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents cellar throughout.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective exterior wood frame around window apt at rear 2 sty apt 2.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 missing 1 sty public hall at mailboxes.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective exterior wood frame around window apt at rear 2 sty apt 2.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner at scuttle ladder 5 sty public hall.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective exterior wood frame around window apt at rear 2 sty apt 2.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Oct 1, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 5 sty apt 5 at rear room at rear west corner. , section '' ''

    Sep 6, 1984 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 25, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 25, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans premises tome of inspection for alt. remedy: provide approved plans time of inspection.

    Jun 20, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
3
Building area
4,415 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1492 / 42
Assessed value
$716,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107764, last renewed Feb 15, 2018.

Questions about 52 East 81 Street

Who owns 52 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eh Realty Ventures INC..

Does 52 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 52 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 52 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 52 East 81 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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