227 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01527-0013Map
Owner of record: Muir , James Thomas
227 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Muir , James Thomas. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2024. 23 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 57
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 · 43
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 9, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule , 1st story
Jul 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 5W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items (ladder, suitcase, paint cans, etc.) at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 21, 2022
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.
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 located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 2W
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 2W
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Nov 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 5W
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the electrical outlet at the east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated door knob lock at door to room with the fire escape egress in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing the escutcheon at the riser in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of card board boxes and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 20, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 5, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Leaking hot water piping between hw coil to mixing valve-storage left in boiler room; correct all violating conditions, submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:approx 30% done noted:renovation of building (1)new partitions, new sheetrock throughout building(2)new store front without first obtaining permits.remedy:stop all work,obtain all permits
Apr 12, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved set of plans at time of inspection.noted:work in progress new store front and renovation throughout building with no plans for inspection.remedy:stop all work, provide approved plans
Apr 12, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. from: multiple dwelling building for residential use. to: single fam residence occupied by owner only. location: temporary sleeping quarte
Nov 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 3W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3W
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 4W
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 2W
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 5R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 5W
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 5W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 5E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 10,110 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,596 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1527 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,805,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107055, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.
Questions about 227 East 81 Street
Who owns 227 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Muir , James Thomas.
Does 227 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 227 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 227 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 227 East 81 Street?
It has 13 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.