521 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0013Map
Owner of record: 519 East 81 St Owners Corp
521 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 6 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2026. 1 of the 6 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 16
Available now in this building
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
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HPD housing violations · 6
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stopper at building entrance door
Apr 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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
D26-34.01 adm code thoroughly whitewash or paint with a light color the surfaces walls and ceiling boiler room cellar.
Sep 1, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
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
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 22, 1991
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc903.2 and ac27-954 fpr transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use."class j".rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.c/of#57300 indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling now apt# 1c at 2nd flr,converted/used for tra
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1,1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 4, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is: handrail is missing from stair at front of premises from sidewalk to cellar. remedy: make allnecessary repairs.
Apr 11, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect noted: boiler room doors in disrepair and not providing the required 1 1/2 hour fire rating. doors do not fit properly, hinges are broken, wood buck is exposed. remedy: replace boile
Apr 22, 1991
Resolve - Hazardous
Failrue to maintain. exit passageway to street decreased by obstruction by installing wood covering with latch door.
Jan 22, 1990 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted created an opening approx 7'x2 1/2' & installed door @ apt 1c 1fl @ rear wall northside. remedy obtain permit & approvals or restore to prior lawful conditions
Aug 30, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt APT3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 25, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt BLDG
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 / 13
- Assessed value
- $1,283,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #115759, last renewed Feb 12, 2026.
Questions about 521 East 81 Street
Who owns 521 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 519 East 81 St Owners Corp.
Does 521 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 521 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 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.