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238 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01526-0029Map

Owner of record: Rockefeller University

238 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1971 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 21 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is Rockefeller University. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023.

HPD violations
4
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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 · 4

  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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.

    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
  • I

    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

DOB building violations · 27

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    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

    Oct 14, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - active
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 14, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 27, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 11, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

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

    Aug 8, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

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    Dec 9, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (47) provide proper ventilation. (51) have wood ceiling over main machine remove, and have proper fire rated material

    Sep 8, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#905716.remedy:submit acceptable require

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr. per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004006 h as been inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual c

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    42l10,42o02,41d06,40b11,39l11,25l10,32h11,19m07. 42l10-contact on controller sd hanging defective repair; 40b11-machine room lights insufficient replace; 39l11-top car light defective replace;25l10-car door zon

    Aug 25, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a riggers license-inactive license.noted:upon inspection observed outrigger beams w/ suspended scaffold platform set up @ location dob records show @ time of inspecti

    May 4, 2011 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide post sign(s) at job site pursuant to subsection. noted: no contractors sign posted @ time of inspection. c-hooks suspended scaffold installed @ exposure #1. remedy: provide contractors sign.

    Jul 16, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Licensed master/ special rigger failed to place appropriate "danger" sign while using rigging equipment. noted: no "danger" sign @ time of inspection. c-hooks suspended scaffold installed @ exposure #1 front of

    Jul 16, 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

    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

    Nov 7, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1971
Floors
11
Residential units
21
Building area
18,624 ft²
Lot area
2,358 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1526 / 29
Assessed value
$2,331,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #140170, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 238 East 81 Street

Who owns 238 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rockefeller University.

Does 238 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 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 238 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1971 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 East 81 Street?

It has 21 residential units.

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