516 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01577-0042Map
Owner of record: Yasa Realty LLC
516 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Yasa Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2025. 8 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 65
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
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 · 12
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder building front at fire escape
Nov 18, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
Jan 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass pane at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plastic containers at north fire escape , 3rd story
Jun 16, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the foyer located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2011 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2011 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide flat coping on chimney at center east roof.
Oct 23, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 17, 1996
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 17, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records. note: at roof of above premises wood & plastic deck laid out. also note 2 benches & table w/top removed. same conditions were cited in prior nov. #
Apr 6, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a cert of correction or other related materials contaninig material false statements. respondent filed a cert of correction on 11/1/11for nov 34915786h,upon inspection found that conditions which responde
Apr 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions & file a c of c pursuant
Apr 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted: at roof level having installed deck of plastic & wood at rear of roof approx 30'x 25' w/no protection at south edge(no guard rail) w/no permit on file (having removed from front or nort
Aug 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 3
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o noted at roof top: an approx 25'x 30' wood & plastic deck w/table & bench's arranged w/electrical cord supplied for recreation use at roof top. remedy: obtain a valid c
Aug 31, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: building having erected on the roof 2 combustible material roof top decks appr 20'x 10' & 20'x 12' w/wood substitute (trex) decking & wooden deck enclosures (fence) appr
Jun 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. occupancy noted: roof occupied as recreation area on 2 enclosure roof top decks with deck chairs,tables,gas fired grill & flower pots plants/
Jun 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: building at rear ground level,back yard having padlocked gate into adjacent property. back yard approx 16' in depth/long,enclosure w/leading
Jun 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the condition(s) cited in the prior nov #34829094x. cellar apt - full height partition w/door, closet & added shower stall
Jul 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit:illegal work noted at 1st fl apt west side of bldg at cellar level of apt at rear of recreation room,having installed fullheight partition w/door & closet & added shower stall to 2pc bathroom
Feb 25, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. notedat the cellar the north west unit (apt 2) the 1st fl & cellar were connected under appl 101940848 & signed off. the cellar is for recreation
Jan 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit noted a sidewalk shed erected at he street wall approx 13-0 deep x 24-0 long with expired permit 10207174901 which exped 03-11-99 location first fl street wall remedy re new sidewalk shed permit
Jun 28, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg doce specifications section c26-1901 5 27 1021 6 of he bldg code noted a sidewalk shed approx 13-0 deep x 24-0 long 10-0 above the sidewalk erected with 5-0 section of the side
Jun 28, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does no tmeet bldg code specifications defect noted sidewalk shed erected at teh street wall with light not activated remedy conform shed to bldg code specifications lights should be on at all
Jun 28, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt APT2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 9,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1577 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,124,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121708, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.
Questions about 516 East 81 Street
Who owns 516 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yasa Realty LLC.
Does 516 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 516 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 516 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 516 East 81 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.