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226 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01526-0035Map

Owner of record: E81 Street Associates LLC

226 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is E81 Street Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
63
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
63

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 26, 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

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 · 63

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at 2nd window from east at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the roof bulkhead , 5th story, section at north

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at light fixture at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 30, 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

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand doorstop installed at building entrance door

    Feb 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door

    Feb 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 frame at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2022

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 6 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15283400 issued 30-jul-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 6 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of frame structure created at roof hindering egress to fire escape at south

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ; the door check at entrance door to building and vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper sash at 2nd window from east in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixtures to ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixtures to ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 30, 2021

    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 paper sign present at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 15 square feet at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box paper sign present at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors front door not self closing in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors , at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or buildings dept records. icard #601816 identifies no dwelling units in cellar however (1) occupied class a unit is present in cellar and is accessib

    Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted class a apartment created in north section of cellar with access to unit through laundry room. all construction including plumbing, electrical & general construction performed witho

    Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to boiler for inspection/hmc27-2033/i called super he said he is not on site and he said no one onsite has boiler key he gave me mgt# i called got machine it said office is closed;corr

    Sep 20, 2022 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.missing ko seals in circuit breaker panel and large accumulatin of lint.remedy:comply with ec code.

    Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    "stop all work". failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.@ no shed walk, shed during facade work permit #110137478-01-sq-sh, #110147617-01 al.remedy:provide sidewalk shed.

    Aug 1, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    "stop all work". failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.@ doing facade work w/o proper protection.remedy:safeguard public & property.

    Aug 1, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    "stop all work".failure to notify.department/obtain permit prior to use/installation off "c" hooks/outrigger beams in connection w/suspendedscaffold.@no "c" hook notification.remedy:notify the dept.

    Aug 1, 2008 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permir.work noted roof penthouse erected connected to 5 flr rear apt.no work permit obtained all work completed to prior ins-pection.remedy:obtain all necessary permit approvals.

    Aug 16, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 27, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 27, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 23, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 13, 2007 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 1, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 1, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 1C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,895 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1526 / 35
Assessed value
$1,894,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114962, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 226 East 81 Street

Who owns 226 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E81 Street Associates LLC.

Does 226 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.

Is 226 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 226 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 226 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.