515 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0010Map
Owner of record: 515 East 81st LLC
515 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 515 East 81st LLC. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 777
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 · 109
- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 4 (sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air condition unit protuding more than 4 inches from window sill, at building front at fire escape, 5th story
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in fire escape window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at public hall, 4th story
Mar 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep installed at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at window leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door to chute on north wall at compactor closet, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit radiator cover in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower sashes on east 1 and east 2 windows in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet on east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx.100 sq.ft. at west wall 100.sq.ft at east wall 100.sq.ft. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion detector light sensor at ceiling fixture at public hall, 5th story
Nov 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion detector light sensor at ceiling fixture at public hall, 4th story
Nov 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion detector light sensor at ceiling fixture at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion detector light sensor at ceiling fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motion detector light sensor at ceiling fixture at vestibule and at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture, at ceiling. in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, and walls. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, and walls. approx. 150 sq. ft. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture, at north wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor. in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Cabinet
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cabinet
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 26, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 8,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1578 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,249,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115222, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 515 East 81 Street
Who owns 515 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 515 East 81st LLC.
Does 515 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 515 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 515 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 515 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.