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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 63
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door
Feb 17, 2023
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 frame at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixtures to ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixtures to ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 30, 2021
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 paper sign present at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Aug 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Aug 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 , at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.