507 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0006Map
Owner of record: Vulcan 81 Co. LLC
507 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 60 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Vulcan 81 Co. LLC. HPD has recorded 598 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 598
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 1,116
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 598
- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate #260734 posted at entrance door to apartment #2 , 1st story, north 2 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south fire escape at rear yard
May 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door
May 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at bulkhead to roof
May 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of water bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread, the 1st from bottom up at the second exterior staircase from east at basement leading to 1st story at front areaway
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Mar 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 1st up from bottom at building entrance stoop
Mar 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from south wall to building front in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards
Oct 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the cellar exit door is obstrcted by metal handrail at building front stair
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash east window in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance, at lower sash, west window in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding maximum allowable of 130f at all hot water fixtures throughout in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide aproved wire screen below skylight at bulkhead, roof.
Jul 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door
Apr 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door
Apr 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 16 from bottom at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the entrance located at apt gfw, 1st story
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt GFW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt gfw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt GFW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt gfw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt GFW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water temperature above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt gfw, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt GFW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperture exceeding 130 degree at all fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2009.2 failure to distribute and post safe construction bill of rights and/or notice of the tenant protection plan. such notices shall remain posted until the completion of the described permitted work. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 16, vacate # 259328 in the entire apartment located at apt, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base board at all walls at public hall
Feb 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at public hall
Feb 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall
Feb 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4, vacate # 259170 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Construction other optional
Atoi observed severe fire, smoke and water damage throughout apt 16 on the 5th floor. severe charring to structural wall, ceiling framing
Jan 16, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 3
Industrial steam boiler has the blowdown valve on the manual reset lwco leaking water into sump pump;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Jan 27, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi observed vacate order#m14/2025 issued on 01-17-2025 for apts 11 and 12, these apartments were reoccupied with furniture and personal items which violates the vacate order., comply with vacate order; comply
Dec 4, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in apartment 16 new temporary wiring and lighting. no application on file with d.o.b., obtain permit, obtain permit
Jan 22, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in apartment 16 water saturated, burnt, defective wiring and apparatuses., comply with ec
Jan 22, 2025 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in apartments 15, 16 and 17 removal of gas shut off valves for stoves and was capped off and no permits on file for any work performed... work was 100% completed at time of inspection, obtain all per
Jan 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply with commissioners orders records indicate no application was made to correct or certify ecb #39019427m comply with commissioners orders
Jun 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection noted in apartment #2 plaster walls in bedroom severely cracked also floor in kitchen is in state of disrepair and extremely uneven.,
Mar 11, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit ,for the installation of wires in octagon boxes in stairways, unsafe /unsuitable/unapproved electrical condition in apartment #2 on the first floor, extension cords used as perm
Mar 10, 2020 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. as per class 2 (b254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain; 50a--drain for backflow leaking over boiler; 50b-doglegs missing at front and back access doors to boiler; 50c-no body drain pi
Feb 23, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15. b254 15.openings in walls/ceilings.found found federal boilermodel #fst-50.correct violating condition and submit certification of corrections.
Dec 19, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
14,46,28b,5c,15,21b,41c. (5c)low water cut-off not wired (manual reset) federa fst 50 2.093.000 btu's steam boiler. correct all listed violation & submit a complete c of c.
Dec 9, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted:1-rear concrete patio surface is uneven and not plumb and flush and level causing polkers and pools of standing water to accumulate;2-leader pipe
Dec 3, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 18
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt 15
Close - Door/window
Door
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
May 4, 2026 · Apt GFW
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 4, 2026 · Apt GFW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt GFW
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2026 · Apt GFW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Signage missing
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Signage missing
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 21STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 21STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 16,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,108 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1578 / 6
- Assessed value
- $2,366,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113780, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 507 East 81 Street
Who owns 507 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vulcan 81 Co. LLC.
Does 507 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 598 housing violations at this property.
Is 507 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 12% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 507 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 507 East 81 Street?
It has 60 residential units and 63 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.