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157 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01510-0027Map

Owner of record: Carlton House 81 LLC

157 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 28 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is Carlton House 81 LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on February 5, 2025. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
31

Available now in this building

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 5, 2025

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
2
About 7% of the building's 28 apartments

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 · 20

  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at building entrance door

    Feb 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at vestibule door. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the kitchen located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the 1st room from east located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stoop in the 2nd room from east located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 19, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 10, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 9, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p7764

    Apr 17, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 28, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (27)covers.(30)properly remove loose plaster and replaster same (31)covers.(45)missing trip device.(54)elevator company name.(57)remov all temperorary wiring and plumbing and/or replace for proper wiring and plumbing for sump pumps

    Mar 12, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 7

  • Non-hazardous

    30i04/ 13m07/ 35b04/ 57i11/ 30-i-04) patch all the holes in the existing elevator sheft 13-m-07) provide car mirror 35-b-04) patch all seal holes in the m.r. to burde fire rating as per code 57-i-11 ) repa

    Aug 26, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign for elevator bank on floor 2 to 9 failure to provide 3 inch high alphabetic letter of id for elevator bank and for staircase on floor 1 to 9 remedy:install sign as per

    Sep 25, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying`to the installation of required fire protection systems remedy:file report

    Sep 25, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permited work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in that construction activitites are being performed other than weekdays between the hours of 7:00 am and 6;00pm without a

    Apr 8, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passage way/corridor: total obstruction: @8th floor hallway a partition wall with steel swing door has been erected and door barred closed blocking egress to main staincase for construction.

    Nov 23, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u, 46u, 49u, 03t, 14m. 75-u-05 no tag on safety, 03-t-#provide capa-city plate in cab.

    Jul 13, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted new sheet rock ceiling removal of interior partitions at 1 sty ground floor. remedy stop all work obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Dec 7, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 5, 2017 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 8, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 31, 2025Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1912
Floors
10
Residential units
28
Building area
39,687 ft²
Lot area
5,772 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
4
Block / lot
1510 / 27
Assessed value
$5,440,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109377, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 157 East 81 Street

Who owns 157 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carlton House 81 LLC.

Does 157 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 157 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1912 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 East 81 Street?

It has 28 residential units.

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