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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 24, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling , 6th story

    Jul 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , 6th story

    Jul 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • 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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jan 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Jan 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 .... , 1st story

    Jan 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 .... , 1st story

    Jan 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''

    Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty east apt 6 , section '' ''

    Sep 3, 1997 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure support bracket of front rail party wall balcony 3 sty er1

    May 19, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure metal slat 6 from wall at party wall balcony rear 3 sty er1

    May 19, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure slats 3 sty north fire balcony.

    Feb 6, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.