234 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01526-0031Map
Owner of record: Tri Properties LLC
234 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1919 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Tri Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 121
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 · 81
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules improperly mounted in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations improperly mounted in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jun 5, 2024
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, 2024
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit wood door at entrance in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south, and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked concrete pavement at building front entrance
Jun 26, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical hot plate in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt A
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures to gas range in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2014 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and walls, with fire retarding materials at public hall, 1st story
May 19, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the stove in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2014 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, west and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west and east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cable wiring at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2014 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and east walls at public hall, 4th story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west and east walls at public hall, 4th story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall, 5th story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 5th story
May 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2014 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Apr 29, 2014
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments. work not according to laa # 140191165. contractor installed gas piping in public hallways. as per 404.1 of fgc. prohibited loc
May 9, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 20, 2014 · Apt A
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2014 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2014 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1919
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,375 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,646 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1526 / 31
- Assessed value
- $856,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #126324, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 234 East 81 Street
Who owns 234 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tri Properties LLC.
Does 234 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 234 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 234 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1919 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 234 East 81 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.