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444 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01560-0030Map

Owner of record: Copperwood Holdings LLC

444 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 34 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Copperwood Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2024. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 25, 2024

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 9% of the building's 34 apartments

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 · 26

  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement at ceiling, east and west wall at west at fire passage way

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at vestibule door

    Mar 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    Mar 29, 2023

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock latch on gate leading to the fire passageway at 1st basement from east at south

    Mar 4, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of (hook) installed at interior of building entrance door

    Oct 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 26, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 26, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of(hook) installed at interior of vestibule door

    Oct 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    § 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

    Oct 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lockset at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bunk bed and houshold items blocking the fire escape window at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 28, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2015 · Apt 28

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range 2 sty northwest apt 10 kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1999 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Plumbing none

    Based on inactive lmp# 1343, stop all plumbing work under job# 101490799

    Jul 2, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Based on inactive lmp# 1343, stop all plumbing work under job# 101271197

    Jul 2, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Based on inactive lmp# 1343, stop all plumbing work under job# 101271204

    Jul 2, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 27, 2022

    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 - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    Feb 16, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 14, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit at time of inspection of above permises observedat apartment 12 on the third floor now electrical work.electrical workconsists of panel upgrade now electrical wires outlets switches high h

    Feb 2, 2022 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#805819.rem:file acceptable report.

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances.note at the time of inspection view at exposure 1 north elevation crackdeterioration at 2nd floor north west corner.exposure 3 south elevatio

    Sep 11, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg facades/walls & appurtenances.west elevation,exposure 4:observedf a step crack at north west corner of the bldg,inadequately supported a/c unit;south elevation,exposure 3:spalling brick

    Aug 3, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances. as noted:at time of inspection i observed on exposure#1 north elevation-damaged corroded cornice on the northwest end of cornice. exposure#3 south

    Feb 24, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.exposure 4,west elevation:egress-hanging tread-5th from bottom at 3rd story fire escape balcony. remedy:maintain building exterior walls/fac

    Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take adequate required measures to secure public safety from documented unsafe facade. as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report filed unsafe by pe/ra on 02/02/18 and no amended report filed as of

    Mar 20, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. as noted above: at time of inspection i observed sveral garbage bags with stuff in them blocking passage wall that leads form exp1 to exp4 west elevation and

    Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facade required by 28-302.5 for control # 805819. remedy: file acceptable report.

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide/post sign(s) at job site pursuant to subsection. noted: no sidewalk shed contractors sign posted at job site at time of inspection. remedy: provide contractor sign

    Nov 5, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 33

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 27

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 28

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
34
Building area
18,190 ft²
Lot area
4,418 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1560 / 30
Assessed value
$2,223,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128395, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.

Questions about 444 East 81 Street

Who owns 444 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Copperwood Holdings LLC.

Does 444 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 444 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 9% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 444 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 444 East 81 Street?

It has 34 residential units and 37 units in total.

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