161 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01510-0029Map
Owner of record: Chasdei Hashem 81 LLC
161 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Chasdei Hashem 81 LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 18
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 28
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at cellar at boiler room
Dec 19, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at firedoor leading to front yard at cellar
Dec 19, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - 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
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked
Dec 14, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 ..
Dec 14, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3W
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 23, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 24, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 24, 1997
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 15, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 15, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed workers on front of property ask if they work on 161 building they said yes. ask to speak with competent person, they point to another person when ask he deny being the cp and lef
Jul 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumber work installed without a master licensed plumber obtaining a necessary permit upon inspection at above premises i observed what a new plumber work was in progress in basement.dept. records show a permit
Jun 23, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required by alt #1186-85. noted: the entire building occupied withouta certificate of occupancy. remedy: obtain valid c of o.
Oct 7, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required by open alteration #1186-85. at one story and cellar above work without a permit. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy
Apr 28, 1999 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted removal of interior partitions and new sheetrock installed apt 1 story west side also new wooden flooring at 3 floor west side remedy stop all work obtain a valid permit forthwi
Jul 25, 1988
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy required by open alteration 1186/85 at 1 story & cellar above work without a permit remedy obtain a valid certificate of occupancy & permit
Jul 11, 1988 · Penalty $375
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy required by open alt.#1186-85 at 1st story and cellar(dupley apt. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.
Jul 11, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 2W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2017 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 1W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3E
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 2W
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 2W
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 3W
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Floor
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 3W
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 10,570 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1510 / 29
- Assessed value
- $3,305,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101148, last renewed Aug 20, 2024.
Questions about 161 East 81 Street
Who owns 161 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chasdei Hashem 81 LLC.
Does 161 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 80% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 East 81 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.