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168 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01509-0041Map

Owner of record: 163-170 East 81st Street Associates LLC

168 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 21 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 163-170 East 81st Street Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2019. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
39

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 25, 2019

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 24% of the building's 21 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass pane at 1st window from east in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony front fire escape.

    May 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at 1st sty public hall

    May 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 1st sty public hall.

    May 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective fireproof door with heavy duty lockset and chain guard in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door jamb in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide escutcheon cover plate at ceiling at steam riser in the 5th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Dec 20, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35368696k issued on 12/3/18 and to file a certificate of cor rection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible cert

    Sep 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior facade north elev. exp 1. rusting cornice2- top fl decorative horizontal cracked ban 3-gate to cellar missing locking/closing devices. remedy:maintain exterior facade repair ex

    Dec 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#805568. remedy: submit required technical report

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate, form, application etc. containing a material false statement(s). noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on section #26 of pw1 job application #121167735 which was filed o

    Nov 3, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate, form, application etc. containing a material false statement(s). noted: the owner/representative made false certifications on section #25 of pw1 job application #110178851 which was filed o

    Nov 3, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6round report acceptable to this dept iindicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.36010498j.rem:file an amended report following remedial r

    Sep 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa

    May 22, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building east elevation: observe loose and broken off parapet facade (north end). west elevation: observed broken and deteriorating in parapet coping stone, also spalling and deteri

    Feb 12, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia

    Nov 7, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Local law 6th cycle report files as "unsafe"; unsafe condition existedever since last violation #34418569y dated 02/11/08 and no measures taken to secure safety of public as per27-129(d) & 1 rcny 32-03(b)(5)(i)

    Oct 16, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedia

    Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec. 27-129(d)(1)(a). local law report filed by ra/pe - as "unsafe". unsafe conditions exist at this premises & no measure taken to secure public safety - as per 27-129(d) & 1 rcny 32-03(b)(5)(1). no sidewalk

    Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $700

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 21, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 21, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 23, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2005 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2005 · Apt ANON

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 29, 2005 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 15, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 15, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 15, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 15, 2005 · Apt 4B

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
21
Building area
15,681 ft²
Lot area
3,699 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1509 / 41
Assessed value
$1,955,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100432, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.

Questions about 168 East 81 Street

Who owns 168 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 163-170 East 81st Street Associates LLC.

Does 168 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 168 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 24% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 168 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 168 East 81 Street?

It has 21 residential units and 24 units in total.

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