163 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01510-0030Map

163 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 42 residential units across 9 floors. The owner of record is 165 E 81 St Cp. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2016.

HPD violations: 3
DOB violations: 35
ECB violations: 11
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Oct 25, 2016

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 3

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
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry retaining wall yard.
Dec 27, 1977
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ventilation fan for pub halls.
Dec 27, 1977
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 35

Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2013
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
Oct 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
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
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 16, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Elevator elevatorrequired
(27)roller.(31)properly wire top car light.(30)remove all illegal wiring from shaftway.(34)covers.(74)clean car top
Mar 12, 1990
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 11

Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 805579. remedy: submit required technical report.
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 1
1rcny 103 04 owner failed to repair (eroded mortar joints on south wall exposure 1, damaged stone coping at fire place chimney on roof leveletc.) within time frame recommended by qewi, qewi recommended repairs
Aug 3, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. south elevation exposure 1, observed eroded/missing mortar joints on roof parapet exterior wall and loose mortar;eroded mortar joints at various l
Aug 3, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintai.defect is 2 light bulbs are broken under shed remedy:repair and replace bulbs
Jun 24, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Hazardous
Using rigging equipment without a special riggers license.no danger sign on the sidewalk.
May 17, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
25i,28l,50y,58o,59o,75t, 25i-pulley (cargo)
Oct 21, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
58o,59o28l,75t, 28l- bottom set.
Oct 21, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain (hazardous!) defect is rubble retaining wall(@ 25'long * 5' high) over existing rubble retaining wall is bulging.(@ 4" inches) cracked & defective 2) rubble stone is loose & missing at vario
Dec 16, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
35w;54t;54r;53b;50y;33w;33x;33o;53r; 54.name of elev. co.54.wiring not for elev.33.light.53.wires coming out of light over controller.
Aug 21, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Non-hazardous
33w;33x;33o;33i;18q;50y;27q;50f; 33.light.33.skylight.
Aug 21, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve

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Hazardous
Failure to maintain (hazardous) defect is: 1) rubble retaining wall (approx 25' length x 5' height over existing rubble retaining wall is bulging (approx 4")cracked & defective 2) rubble stone is loose & miss
Jun 1, 1990 · Penalty $575
Resolve

Complaints

Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jun 17, 2026	$995,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Apr 22, 2026	$1,690,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Apr 13, 2026	Non-market transfer	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Feb 19, 2026	$2,550,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Nov 19, 2025	$2,050,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—
Oct 6, 2025	$1,825,000	Coops - elevator apartments	—

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built: 1927
Floors: 9
Residential units: 42
Building area: 59,149 ft²
Lot area: 8,085 ft²
Zoning: R8B
Community board: 108
Council district: 4
Block / lot: 1510 / 30
Assessed value: $6,769,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #121253, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.

Questions about 163 East 81 Street

Who owns 163 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 165 E 81 St Cp.

Does 163 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.

Is 163 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 163 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 163 East 81 Street?

It has 42 residential units.

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