525 East 81 Street
Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0014Map
Owner of record: Elk 525 East 81st LLC
525 East 81 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1957 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 44 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Elk 525 East 81st LLC. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 235
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
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 · 98
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to the basment. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper installed at door leading to the basment, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 2nd story balcony at south fire escape at fire escape
Dec 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 3rd story balcony at south fire escape, building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 4th story balcony at south fire escape , building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 5th story balcony at south fire escape, building front at fire escape
Dec 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceding 130 degrees at fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building front entrance , 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 2nd story balcony at south fire escape at fire escape
May 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 3rd story balcony at south fire escape at fire escape
May 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 4th story balcony at south fire escape at fire escape
May 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 4inches at window sill at 5th story balcony at south fire escape at fire escape
May 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 5th story
May 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket seal at refriferator door in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south and east walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 5th story balcony at building front
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 3rd story balcony at building front
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .... in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and east walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 4th story balcony at building front
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob assembly at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign present as paper at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and east walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south wall with fire retardant plaster at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at north lower sash window at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak atn ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape, front stack.
Apr 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 30, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 20, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 24, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Mar 20, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10722
Dec 10, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 19, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
73 five year test and file
Oct 22, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(02) and (01) sound
Jul 12, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide a motor room door lock with key available (52) restore light in motor room (53) cover elect switch in m r
Jan 25, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls noted at front entrance masonry marquis has some cracks, spauling with paint peeling as well. remedy: maintain building walls.
Aug 17, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08j01.08-adjust
Apr 19, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86m05,55y10,55o02,39l07,39d07,39m07,14m07,08v01,66d06,05j01,21m07,38o02,56m07,66m07,39o02,44b14.86-no 2 yr tag.55-oil leak.55-clean oil off hoist machine & bedplat.39-motor room broken hindge.39-motor room door
Feb 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83-x-10/83-return to service
Oct 25, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
07x10 07-1side of safety edge not working.
Jul 27, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: 1) at apt 1k, 1st fl, erected wood frame partitions with opening. at approx. 3'-0" x 6" to enclose kitchenarea. 2) at apt 2f, 2nd fl, erected wood frame partitions to enclosure
Dec 7, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
2b11/ 8v1/ 19q7/ 2-b-11 repair alarm bell 8-v-1 adjust floor stops 19-q-7 interlock covers in lobby
Feb 13, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37m11/50y14/39h08/53m12/08j01/30002/74002/57002 - h37-m-11- repair h31 wire a53-m-12 replace lt switch a08-5-01 fl. 2,3,4,h74-0-02 clean car top.
Jun 2, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
1l,2l,22d,30p,40u,57p,73o. repair secure, provide 5 year
May 3, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
30y,50y,35p,36p,22d,57o, 30- clean oil from car top.
Sep 1, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
22d75m36i50y35o74m73o 22-not sealed 75-five year test 36-repair or replace 14 50- oil leak 35 clean 74-city id machine 73-clean.
Nov 25, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75t 53l 22w 57o 30o 73o 35t 35t# install nyc device # in machine room
Mar 2, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15i; 15. repair door edge.
Dec 27, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40t;36w;57o;02;01; 5 year test 40.tag gov.
Apr 8, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 2G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1H
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1957
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 44
- Building area
- 24,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,663 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1578 / 14
- Assessed value
- $2,807,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127143, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 525 East 81 Street
Who owns 525 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elk 525 East 81st LLC.
Does 525 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 East 81 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 44 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 525 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1957 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 East 81 Street?
It has 44 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.