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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

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 3, 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
19
About 95% of the building's 20 apartments

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 109

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.