517 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0011Map
Owner of record: 517 East 81st Street LLC
517 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 517 East 81st Street LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2024. 19 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 50
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... .... approx 5 sq ft at east wall. in the kitchen located at apt apt1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt APT1W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall. in the kitchen located at apt apt1w, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt APT1W
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 4W
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3W
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive extension cords in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive extension cords in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls, doors and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer/ intercom system located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock on building entrance door
Dec 8, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers at public hall, 1st story
Sep 5, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt apt3w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt APT3W
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 7th room from north, the 5th room from north, the 4th room from north, the 3rd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the foyer located at apt 3w, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3W
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt APT1W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2W
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1W
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 4W
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 3W
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 1W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 2, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Windows
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - General
Mold
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 3E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 5W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3W
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,554 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1578 / 11
- Assessed value
- $3,563,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121627, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 517 East 81 Street
Who owns 517 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 517 East 81st Street LLC.
Does 517 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 517 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 East 81 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.