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243 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01527-0020Map

Owner of record: Fred Mengoni

243 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 44 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Fred Mengoni. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
45
ECB violations
23
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 7% of the building's 44 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 · 83

  • 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

    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 17, 2025

    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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 1, 2021

    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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at fire door , 5th story

    Jul 19, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
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  • 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

    Jul 19, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit fire door at fire stairs, 5th story

    Jul 19, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at intermediate landing at fire stairs, 1st story

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 6, 2017

    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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at entrance in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Feb 1, 2003 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilings and walls throughout in the 1st entire apartment from north located at bsmt-apt c, 1st story, bsmt-apt at west

    Jan 28, 2000 · Apt C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing (tenant-alexander) in the foyer located at bsmt-apt c, 1st story, bsmt-apt at west

    Jan 28, 2000 · Apt C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from vestibule entrance of building to in the foyer located at bsmt-apt c, 1st story, bsmt-apt at west

    Jan 28, 2000 · Apt C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots front fire escape.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door 3 sty public hall to fire stairs.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 5 sty public hall to fire stairs.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots rear fire escape.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty public hall to fire stairs.

    Aug 13, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing.

    Jun 2, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 & 4 sty public hall.

    May 26, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1 sty public hall.

    May 26, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheet of plastic paint cans etc at center roof.

    May 26, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead roof.

    May 26, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 7 sty balcony south stack.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling front of apt c at cellar southwest.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    May 28, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling cellar southwest apt c thru out.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling front private hall cellar southwest apt c er1.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/buzzer system vestibule to cellar southwest apt c.

    May 28, 1997

    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 missing.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and ceramic tile wall bathroom cellar southwest apt c.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water filtration west wall cellar southwest apt c thru out er1.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective cellar southwest apt c hall.

    May 28, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of pop-up floor cellar southwest apt c thru out.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes chair 6 sty balcony south stack.

    May 28, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing.

    Apr 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plants 6 sty front balcony.

    Apr 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes chairs 5 sty front balcony.

    Apr 17, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition apts at northeast northwest and southwest cellar.

    Jun 2, 1994

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 45

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 26, 2019

    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 16, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 27, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 4, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012

    Aug 30, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 14, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 5, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p29990

    Dec 12, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 29, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 29, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 29, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 23

  • Class - 1

    2/x/10 out side comm inoperative , phone in side elevator is not working, 1/l/10 alarm bell in side elevator is not ringing defective repair.

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenances.note:at time of inspection 11/17/22 observed at exp #3(north el)crack/spalling coating & missing/loose mortar joints in several locations not mention

    Nov 17, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved const doc note: @time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed that built contrary to plans. sidewalk shed is built with a contileverd section that does not refelct on the plans

    Aug 8, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3309.10 failure to provide roof protection as required.note: @time of inspection i observed suspended rope scaffolds on wast exposure(exp#4)site failed to protect adjoining property adequately. only protection

    Aug 8, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide information panel.note at time of inspection i obs erved sidewalk shed in place w/o information panel.rem:comply with code ,provide information panel.

    Jul 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.exp1 west elevation: eroded mortar joints. exp4, east elevaton: step and vertical cracks, spalled bricks and eroded mortar joins, 6 story,

    Mar 29, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 18.302 and the dob rules and regulations.

    Aug 4, 2014 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect noted:at rear yard ground level west side of bldg retaining wall 35' length 9' height, having an appr 17'length bulging wall at parapet level appr 2" & shifted 3/4

    Jun 27, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    39p16. 39-provide machine room access so a complete inspection can be made.

    May 8, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and apprurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations.remedy:file th

    Jun 25, 2004

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file

    Apr 16, 2004 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    67o02,68o02,16o02,66m07. 67&68 clean down car counterweight rails and brackets of all lint & fuzz. 16- clean down all hoistway doors tracks & closures of lint dirt. 66-provide sump cover.

    Jan 27, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    60l12/ 62m07/ 62o02/ 36o02/ 39p17/ 30i12/ 62 - provide sump cover 30 repalce damaged shckle spring son counter eight

    Feb 14, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the current c of o. location: sub cellar at above location to: illegal apt dwelling units in sub cellar from: medical offices rubbish room as stated on current c of o.

    Oct 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    75u5,50f11,57o2,35p17. -75 must tag top of car 5yr test.

    Jun 26, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: installed an awning over 1st fl front facade entranceway to bldg approx size 8'x4' bolted to dlbd with 2 vertical support poles bolted to top of bsmt level lot line.

    Nov 3, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a perviel : work noted: installation of an ( approx 4'x8') arning at front door with 2 pabs groundry same to lot line retaining walls @ cellar/grade. remedy: obtain a permit; if feasible, on restor

    Aug 21, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73e. 73-e-11 remove loud noise in shaft when elevator is running.

    Oct 6, 1993 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Change of occupancy without a certificate occupancy for said use: changed cellar from ordinary use into apartments having, bedrooms kitchen living rooms & bathrooms, without a certificate of occupancy. (apartme

    Oct 21, 1992 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Change of occupancy without a certificate of occupancy: note. changed 1st floor apt. front 1st floor (1a) from studio to farreil's house real estates office without a certificate of occupancy. remedy: discontin

    Oct 21, 1992 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Certificate of occupancy not in premises and main entrance to buildingnot posted, not available at time of inspection. remedy: maintain postand frame a copy of certificate of occupancy. forthwith

    Oct 21, 1992 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    36l,57z,55x,53x, 53 (motor rm

    May 26, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36l,53x,08v,74m,57z,57z,55x,#74 light cover switch

    Aug 2, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 16, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 11, 2026$13,750,000Rentals - elevator apartments44

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D5)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
44
Building area
25,775 ft²
Lot area
4,550 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1527 / 20
Assessed value
$3,654,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108607, last renewed Apr 21, 2026.

Questions about 243 East 81 Street

Who owns 243 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fred Mengoni.

Does 243 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 243 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 7% of its 44 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 243 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 243 East 81 Street?

It has 44 residential units.

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