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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 2026

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
11
About 25% of the building's 44 apartments
Down from 13 in 2018

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 · 98

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story

    Aug 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at north lower sash window at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.