421 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01561-0014Map
Owner of record: Eastside Ventura LLC
421 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 20 residential units across 5.5 floors. The owner of record is Eastside Ventura LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on January 11, 2014. 22 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 139
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 29
- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front stack at fire escape, 1st story
Jan 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrial bx. cable ematnating from west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2012
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate on the north wall, in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 29, 2012 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 29, 2012 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FE
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2011
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 1fe, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling at the cellar through out at cellar
Apr 28, 2010
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling through out at cellar
Apr 21, 2010
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty rear east apt 3re thru out. , section '' ''
Jul 8, 1999 · Apt 3RE
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit window 3 sty front west apt 3fw 2 room front bottom sash. located at apt 3fw
Jul 8, 1999 · Apt 3FW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty northeast apt 3re moore. located at apt 3re
Jul 8, 1999 · Apt 3RE
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar thru out.
Jul 8, 1999
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty rear west apt 3rw mr gui. , section '' ''
Mar 11, 1994 · Apt 3RW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing sash pocket cover front room 4 sty front west apt 5fw. , section '' ''
May 31, 1990 · Apt 5FW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls thru out bathroom 3 sty rear west apt 3rw. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1989 · Apt 3RW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture ceiling bathroom 3 sty rear west apt 3rw. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1989 · Apt 3RW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wasteline & vent in bathtub in kitchen 3 sty rear west apt 3rw. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1989 · Apt 3RW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty rear west apt 3rw trump. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1989 · Apt 3RW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty rear west apt 3rw. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1989 · Apt 3RW
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at rear yard exit passageway to street is obstructed by illegal hardware on fence between fire escape & egress to street (area of refuge not sufficient) remedy:
Jan 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 5RE
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 2RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 5RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 1RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2FE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 23, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 23, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
May 23, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 1FE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 5, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 5, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 4, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 4, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 4, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 4, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 1FE
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5.5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,412 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1561 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,049,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117125, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 421 East 81 Street
Who owns 421 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eastside Ventura LLC.
Does 421 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 421 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 East 81 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.