519 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0012Map
Owner of record: 519 East 81 St Owners Corp
519 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 519 East 81 St Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 40
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 50
- 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.
Mar 15, 2023
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 - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt d, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south wall in the bathroom located at apt d, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 23, 2006 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls,ceilings, and trim in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2004 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing.( bartlet philip) in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortise lock. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. (bartlett philip) in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2002 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration installation cellar spiral stair thru out opening cut in 1 sty northeast apt d south room floor
Aug 30, 1995
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows make operable 1 sty northeast apt d north & south rooms
Aug 30, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty northeat apt d
Aug 30, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration hole in floor 2 room from north 2 rooms in cellar north.
Nov 19, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition cellar at rear connected with 1 sty rear apt d creating a duplex apt contrary to cofo 62882. located at apt d
Sep 13, 1990 · Apt D
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration opening in floor at rear room created and stairs installed to cellar.
Sep 13, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling apt thru out 1 sty rear east d.
Sep 5, 1990
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.
Sep 5, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sprike staircase 1 sty apt to cellar.
Sep 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2 rooms errect cellar front and rear door and window.
Sep 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys front.
Sep 8, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.
Sep 8, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ard rear east.
Sep 8, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit and make operable gate yard rear.
Sep 8, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration removal of wall rear cellar to install door to enter yard rear.
Sep 8, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration removal of wall rear cellar to install double glass windows.
Sep 8, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door from street to vestibule.
Aug 30, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition floor breached and stair erected 1 sty rear east apt to basement creating duplex apt.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 5 sty public hall front at ceiling.
Jun 24, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock street to 1 sty vestibule entrance door.
Jun 24, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court yard.
Jun 24, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3 sty front stack.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling at 1 sty vestibule.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 1 sty from bottom stairs at cellar.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at rear west cellar.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide wire screen below skylight at roof.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stys rear stack.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire 5 sty public hall light fixture.
Jun 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5th sty rear east apt 4d. , section '' ''
Jan 25, 1982 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak at casement window 5th sty to rear east apt 4d rear room. , section '' ''
Jan 25, 1982 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 11, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 11, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 21, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 21, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 8
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o 62882 whereas cellar is being used as part of apt d located on 1st floor by way of access stairs in apartment the c/o indicates use as storage and superintendents
Mar 5, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Installation of steel staircase at north/east 1st floor apartment connecting 1st floor apartment with cellar apartment,creating an illegal duplex apartment, which is contrary to certificate of occupancy.
Apr 22, 1991
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide secondary egress from cellar. 2nd egress from cellar has been eliminated by the enclosing of rear egress door within the confines of an illegal cellar duplex apartment. remedy: restore rear
Apr 22, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. certificate of occupancy #62882 from: tenant storage to:duplex apt inconjuction with apt 1d at 1st floor (rear).remedy:discontinue unlawful
May 16, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. remedy: discontinue unlawful use at cellar or obtain a valid c of o.
Jan 22, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Jan 22, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit new steel stair from 1 sty rear north / west to cellar apt #d remedy obtain permit if feasible or remove rear stair
Mar 21, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o # 62882 from tenants storage & superintendants work shop to part of duplex apt in conjunction with a apt on 1 sty north rear. remedy discontinue illegal use
Mar 21, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 3CAND3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2006 · Apt D
Close - General
Mold
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2005 · Apt D
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Mar 30, 2005 · Apt D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Mold
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Floor
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Locks
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 7, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 4, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Appliance
Air-conditioner
May 4, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Cabinet
May 3, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2004 · Apt D
Close - General
Floor
May 3, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2004 · Apt D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 3, 2004 · Apt D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- 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 / 12
- Assessed value
- $1,217,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115760, last renewed Feb 12, 2026.
Questions about 519 East 81 Street
Who owns 519 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 519 East 81 St Owners Corp.
Does 519 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 519 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 5% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 519 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 519 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.