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228 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01526-0034Map

Owner of record: Horizon Property II (East 81st Street) L Lc

228 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 28 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Horizon Property II (East 81st Street) L Lc. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 15 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
77

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 3, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 11% of the building's 28 apartments
Down from 4 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor in refuse room at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at refuse room closet door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 7b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east , south walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 7b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling and behind east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling east and south walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door at laundry room , 1st story

    Feb 8, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 7c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 7C

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on rear fire escape balcony , 4th story

    Sep 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx 2 sq ft at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 16, 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 improper sign at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 30

  • 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
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Dec 17, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 18, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2017

    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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 6, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 2, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 4, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 2, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2005

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p30499

    Dec 12, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 20, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 21, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 9, 1990

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 9, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 3, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    #35-provide access to motor room

    Mar 5, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (04)car pi's (50)2 yr test\date tag (51)provide and maintain motor room light.(52)provide sheave guard on car side of rape drop

    Dec 16, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Class 2: evacuation signs missing provide at every floor. hall position indicator defective reads car at multiple floors check wires & repair. lobby hall button damage replace with new button. car floor not lev

    Nov 6, 2023

    Resolve
  • 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#905717.rem:submit acceptable required t

    Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to boiler for inspection hmc27-2033/i called mgt she gave me 2 building mgr #'s i called both got machine left message no response/correct violation and submit the certificate of corre

    Sep 20, 2022 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35250059y issued on 01/19/18 and to file a certificate of cor ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawful continued work

    May 29, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05z10,7x10,41i10,67x10,39x10,8v1. 05a10-zone restrictor missing cease use item.thisis a safety device designed for passenger safety.rmdy: repair restrictor and contact nycdob to reinspection at device; 7x10-d

    May 11, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35250059y iss'don 01/19/18 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for continuing to work while on swo.rem:comply w/comm's order and/or f

    Apr 14, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35250059y issued on 01/19/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.1. rem: comply with commis

    Mar 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted: at time of inspection appointment to rescind stop work order for 062816c08eh01/3 5167010x. work in apartment marked "5c" 100% completed and

    Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in nov#35167010x issued on 06/28/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.for demolished full partition

    Oct 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: in apt #5c observed demolition work done w/o permit as: full partitions has been removed of demolished. approx 35sq ft of ceiling removed. plumbing fixtures removed/demolished inc

    Jun 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    81r05-10m12-31o02. 81-perform required 5 year tests. 10-replace missing car door gib. 31-clean down hoistway.

    Jan 17, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35q3/ 31q3/ 36w6/ 9m12/ 9 back one

    Jan 16, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    75u05,52b11,08j01,30o02,74o02,57o02. #5-2-b -11 brake is making a screeching -noise when machine stops #08-j-01 #74-o-02 clean car top

    May 23, 2000 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35p; 57o; 58o; 59o.

    Feb 21, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Close
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    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6C

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6C

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5C

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2A

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3D

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    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4D

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 6C

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

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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 (D1)
Year built
1930
Floors
7
Residential units
28
Building area
10,060 ft²
Lot area
2,596 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1526 / 34
Assessed value
$2,591,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102748, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 228 East 81 Street

Who owns 228 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Horizon Property II (East 81st Street) L Lc.

Does 228 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 228 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 228 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 228 East 81 Street?

It has 28 residential units.

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