232 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01526-0032Map
Owner of record: Cello-Tak Mfg INC
232 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Cello-Tak Mfg INC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on July 7, 2026. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floors of unbagged garbage and household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front stairway leading to basement area
Jun 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective blow off valve boiler room leaking cellar er1.
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling kitchen 4 sty northeast apt 4d. located at apt 4d
Jan 11, 1991 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 ceiling closet shelf erected south room 4 sty northeast apt 4d. located at apt 4d
Jan 11, 1991 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection of a 5 story building observed pine tree partially obstructing fire escape at exposure #1 2nd floor landing. remedy: maintain buildin
Jan 11, 2026
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain. window a/c units on floors 2 and 5 are missing support brackets, repair and or replace; repair/replace
Aug 18, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Mold
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 3D
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2005 · Apt 3D
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
- 21
- Building area
- 10,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,596 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1526 / 32
- Assessed value
- $1,169,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115185, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.
Questions about 232 East 81 Street
Who owns 232 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cello-Tak Mfg INC.
Does 232 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 232 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 43% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 232 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 232 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.