239 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01527-0019Map
Owner of record: East 81st Realty Group LLC
239 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is East 81st Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on December 11, 2023. 2 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 67
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 · 36
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule at basement
Dec 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinets at north wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sprinbalances to south 1 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective springbalances to south 1 window, ( upper and lower sashes) in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet sink at north wall (water warped and damaged) in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective springbalance to south 2 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective springbalances to south 3 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective springbalances to south 2 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective springbalances to south 3 window (upper and lower sashes) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13835218 issued 16-nov-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit at 2nd story balcony at east window ,bulding front at fire escape, 2nd story
Nov 11, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall stairs, 4th story
Nov 13, 2018
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 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 22, 2018
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.
Oct 22, 2018
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2018
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
May 31, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 1-a, 2nd story, apartment at south
Mar 8, 2003 · Apt 1-A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at south
Mar 8, 2003 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: in apt#3d observed construction work done w/o permits. 1)new metal studs,new gypsum boards erected,2)new gas,drainsewer & vent pipes installed. 3)new circuit breaker panel,new bx cable
Mar 30, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 31, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 8, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 8,786 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1527 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,688,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128416, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.
Questions about 239 East 81 Street
Who owns 239 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 81st Realty Group LLC.
Does 239 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 22% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 239 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 East 81 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.