331 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01544-0012Map
Owner of record: Foglia INC
331 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 14 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Foglia INC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on March 24, 2025. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 71
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to fire staircase at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestbule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak on the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the foyer located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling , 6th story
Jul 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , 6th story
Jul 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 5R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 5R
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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.
Jan 13, 2020
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
Jan 13, 2020
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.
Jan 13, 2020
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.
Jan 13, 2020
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.
Jan 13, 2020
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 ... , 1st story
Jan 13, 2020
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 .... , 1st story
Jan 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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 .... , 1st story
Jan 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 6F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 6F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fe, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3FE
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north wall private hall 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire baseboard south room 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor bathroom 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sagging wood floor kitchen 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''
Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure support bracket of front rail party wall balcony 3 sty er1
May 19, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing support buckets 1 3 5 &6 from west eroded at party wall balcony 3 sty er1
May 19, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure metal slat 6 from wall at party wall balcony rear 3 sty er1
May 19, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires east wall 3 sty east apt 6 south room located at apt 6
May 19, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water riser leaking at supply valve at west wall 3 sty east apt 6 bathroom. , section '' ''
Mar 24, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall in bathroom at 3 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles bathroom at 3 sty east apt 6. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets tub bathroom 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint north fire balcony all stys.
Feb 6, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure slats 3 sty north fire balcony.
Feb 6, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling north room 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord used as outlet 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire north wall kitchen 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe shut off valve water supply pipe bathroom 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sinking floor at sink kitchen 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind sink kitchen 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring wall bathroom 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6
Feb 6, 1997 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 18, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Vf... car top inspection defective repair..8.6.4.19.10... controller space light inoperative repair.. 8.6.4.8... communication defective repair.... 8.6.4.15
Oct 15, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Class 1,97/x/17 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.
Mar 9, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
2x10- outside comm phone inoperative. repair.
Mar 19, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17. the only elevator in bldg on section of bldg out of service upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous conditions as per 1rcny 11-02. rmdy: restore to service immedi
Mar 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3009.1 05m07-failure to provide caution tape across entrance of elevator while device is being serviced or tested.
Nov 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
41b07,100l10. 41-provide self closing door; 100-repair fire service
Oct 28, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain.@ rear of premises tree struck adjacent bldg (cdsg) charge to fence,windows in apt & (gary) level.rem repair &/or replace
Jul 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const operations. defects noted @ time of insp fire balcony connecting 331 & 333 east 81 street has been cut & obstructed by a cmu block wall for extension @ r
Jun 23, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement defects noted at time of insp there is construction debris scattered throughout all floors of bldg debris combustible in bags or left in apts on
Oct 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 6R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 6F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3FE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 6F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 3FE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 5R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 21, 2004 · Apt 3E/6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 10,606 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1544 / 12
- Assessed value
- $1,732,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #134655, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 331 East 81 Street
Who owns 331 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Foglia INC.
Does 331 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 331 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 331 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 331 East 81 Street?
It has 14 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.