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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

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
1
About 5% 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 · 50

  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows make operable 1 sty northeast apt d north & south rooms

    Aug 30, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys front.

    Sep 8, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.

    Sep 8, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit and make operable gate yard rear.

    Sep 8, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door from street to vestibule.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east court yard.

    Jun 24, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling at 1 sty vestibule.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 1 sty from bottom stairs at cellar.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at rear west cellar.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire screen below skylight at roof.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire 5 sty public hall light fixture.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.