roofy
Post

502 East 81st Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01577-0049Map

Owner of record: 502 East 81st Street Development LLC

502 East 81st Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2024 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 10 residential units across 11 floors. The owner of record is 502 East 81st Street Development LLC. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
95
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

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
1
About 10% of the building's 10 apartments
Down from 2 in 2018

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 95

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
Show 40 more ↓
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around heat riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around heat riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2016

    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 25, 2016

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 3W

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; missing one way screws and stops in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 3W

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; missing stops in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 2nd door from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective sagging wood floor in the entrance located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric wires exposed at ceiling, in the foyer located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls, in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at wash basin, in the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east closet door located at apt 3w, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective falling bricks 8 3 sty exterior wall south side of bldg 42327 er1.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Obs. supported scaffold installation not conforming to approved plans. scaffold frames, platforms/planking, bracing & access configuration differed from approved drawings; makeshift wood platforms/materials obs

    Aug 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    3314.3.4 obs. supported scaffold erected/maintained atop sidewalk shed w/o required load imposed letter on site. no documentation provided verifying shed capacity to support scaffold/equipment loads. scaffold

    Aug 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection of an active proposed 10 story nb i observed needle beams installed on 4th and 8th floors. after review of approved drawings it was determined the needle beams were installed contrary to code. s

    Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection i observed a shed installed at exposures 1 and 4 contrary to approved drawings. cross bracing and horizontal bracing details did not match approved provided drawings. no bracing below 8ft shown

    Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed a sidewalk shed installed at expos 1 and 4 contrary to code. no protection from displacement at gar at expos 4 contrary to code 3307.6.4.4. pipe across pathway set below 8ft min contrary to code 3307

    Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Upon inspection i observed a sidewalk shed installed at exposure 1 and 4 with no sidewalk shed parapet info sign provided at exposure 4 contrary to code 3301.9.2.2 posting of sidewalk shed parapet information p

    Jul 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obtain required design professional to evaluation prior to using existing structure as support formwork facade. as noted, at timeof my inspection of proposed 10 story building. observed at exposure 1

    Dec 13, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No site specific formwork design drawings present per 3301.7. as notedat time of my inspection observed without formwork. on enquired at single face formwork none was provided. as per code 3305.3.2.1 in codes(1

    Dec 13, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1905.12. failure to provide and perform cold weather procedures as setforth in code. as noted at time of inspection at the above site observed temperature to appr. 28f or -2c and concrete beam pour with no cold

    Dec 13, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed temporary walkway at exposure four on york ave wasn't fully protected with suitable barriers, creating a hazardous to pedestrian entering the area and using crossing way, may cause to be struck by tra

    Dec 11, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
Show 3 more ↓
  • Class - 1

    Site safety plan didn't reflect excavator in street storage area, we observed in york avenue excavator volvo ecr235e and was not indicated on designated site safety plan, creating immediate hazardous to public

    Dec 11, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed street areas in use, with heavy excavator in place in york ave, no dot in record. permitholder failed comply with bc 3307.2.2 and wasn't authorized by department of transportation.

    Dec 11, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 045262 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny and 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report for low-

    Jun 7, 2024

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
Show 35 more ↓
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2007 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2007 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 1, 2007 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2006 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 29, 2004 · Apt 3W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2004 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 14, 2004 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2004 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 14, 2004 · Apt 2W

    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 (D6)
Year built
2024
Floors
11
Residential units
10
Building area
33,471 ft²
Lot area
3,104 ft²
Zoning
R10
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1577 / 49
Assessed value
$2,553,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #115419, last renewed —.

Questions about 502 East 81st Street

Who owns 502 East 81st Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 502 East 81st Street Development LLC.

Does 502 East 81st Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.

Is 502 East 81st Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 502 East 81st Street built?

City records list 2024 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 502 East 81st Street?

It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.

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