50 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01492-0142Map
Owner of record: Whoa Nelly LLC
50 East 81 Street is an one-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 1 residential unit across 5 floors. The owner of record is Whoa Nelly LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 12
- 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 - 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 15, 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 - 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 15, 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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2014
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises. at time of inspection observed open active alteration c/o under permit # m08046639-i1-gc for interior renovation, all permits posted have expired no
Jun 3, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guard rails. at time of inspection observed at upper floors, open elevator shaft missing guard rail components leaving larg
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. at time of inspection observed red plastic container containing flammable/combustible gasoline being stored at interior of premises. condition is an immedia
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate pipe scaffolding. at time of inspection observed scaffolding erected at exposure#1 where working platforms without guard rails/fall protection. also netting inadequate to contain debris from falling
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed construction fence installed at exp. 1 with active permit. no viewing panels observed on entire construction fence condition contrary to bc 3307.7.3 which requires a minimum of o
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
A time of my inspection observed at roof level over the elevator shaft & above the stairs opening a platform made out of planks & plywood is being used as a working deck. no drawing on site upon request., maint
Mar 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed ongoing work is being done at roof top with workers working & there is no roof protection in place for 48 east 81 street. this can potentially cause damage to the adjacent property roof top.; 3309.10,
Mar 14, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed active site with workers working and there is missing guardrails at various location at the roof top, elevator shaft & rear interior leading edge. these openings is a potential fall hazard for personne
Mar 14, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Erected or install supported scaffold 40 feet or higher without a permit; noted: observed temporary supported scaffold approx. 55 ft in height is erected at rear yard & in use by workers. no permit on file., ob
Mar 14, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed construction debris is scattered at various location of the working deck., maintain adequate construction housekeeping
Mar 14, 2025
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Observed new sprinkler piping was installed at the stairwell/hallway area throughout & no permit on file., obtain permit
Mar 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of 5 story alt building in progress observed on 7-3-24 inadequate guard rails causing hazardous conditions.provide guard rails where required.
Jul 8, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of 5 story alt building in progress observed on 7-3-24 inadequate handrails causing hazardous conditions.provide handrails
Jul 8, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of 5 story alt building in progress observed on 7-3-24 no protection for adjoining properties at exposure # 3 and 4 causing hazardous conditionsprovide protection
Jul 8, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection of 5 story alt building in progress observed on 7-3-24 interior supported scaffold set up inadequately missing toe boards, mid rails and screw jacks as per 3314.1 causing hazardous conditi
Jul 8, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection on 7-3-24 observed 5 story alt building in progress with inadequate sanitary facilities causing hazardous conditions.provide adequate sanitary facilities.
Jul 8, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection of 6 floor mixed use building observed site with inadequate housekeeping causing hazardous conditions 1. floor uneven 2. wires all over floor 3. debris all over 4. openings in floor no pro
Jul 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/ accepted construction documents at jobsite at time of inspection. observed 4 men on site doing demo and cleaning out premises under job application #m00604329. when asked, no approv
Feb 14, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. note at time of inspection observed illegal construction work being done in 5th floor front apartment (apt#5a) such as removing large sections of fore rated walls aand ceiling exposing wood bea
Apr 16, 2014 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to properly bond electrical system non current carrying electrical conductive material is not grounded. sidewalk shed is metal and could be energised. remedy: provide proper bonding.
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to install ground-fault circuit interrupter, protection as req'd for sidewalk shed. 2008 nec amendments 590.8.5 *gfci protection is req'd on receptacles & lighting. remedy: install gfci protection.
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
400.8 unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus. materials devices appliances or wiring in use. flexible cords are used as permanent wiring method for sidewalk shed 400.8 rem: comply w/ec code
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted a green house was construction with glass panels and plexi glass roof on 2 x 6 joists it is approx 7 x 8' x 9 h igh on top of alt 4b roof the green house has access from the bedroom
May 6, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withut a permit work noted at apartment 2m rear 2nd fl walls havebeen demolished & partitions erected to enlarge opening between room ceilings have be lowered from 12' to 9' in front 1/4 of large room ele
Mar 23, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 7A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 4,110 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,043 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1492 / 142
- Assessed value
- $260,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130858, last renewed —.
Questions about 50 East 81 Street
Who owns 50 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whoa Nelly LLC.
Does 50 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 50 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 1 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 50 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 50 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.