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
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 · 21
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at 1st sty public hall
May 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 1st sty public hall.
May 19, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.