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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 17, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4e, 4th story, apartment at east

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock on building entrance door

    Dec 8, 2015

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 5, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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) 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

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

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.