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529 East 81 Street

Manhattan, NY 10028BBL 1-01578-0017Map

Owner of record: Five On 81 Owner LLC

529 East 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10028. It has 100 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Five On 81 Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 190 housing violations here, most recently on August 10, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 90 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
190
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
234

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Aug 10, 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
90
About 90% of the building's 100 apartments
Up from 35 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 · 190

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 10, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand on entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bed blocking window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window sill at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring blance at 2nd window from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior wood window casing at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior wood window sill at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window interior trims at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window casings at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window jambs at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at windw at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower sink cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window casings at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior wood window sill at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window interior trims at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit lower window sash at 2nd window from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 23, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 29, 2015

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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, 1994

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    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

    Jan 17, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 22, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note: at time ofinspection i observed an unsafe facade.rem:comply with code-maintain.

    Nov 6, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to secure public safety.note at timeof inspection i observed unsafe facade.rem:comply with code-safeguard public.

    Nov 6, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8.failure to provide fire alarm system for a transient use.discotinue illegal use.

    Jul 16, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residential purposed.department of buildings-certificate of occupancy#19109 indicates building to be legally approved as a class"a" multiples dwelling.

    Jul 16, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of a automatic sprinkler system where is required as per bc90 3.2 and 27-954 for transient use.discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 16, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1021.1 and 27.366 for transent use.discontinue illegal use.

    Jul 16, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/vio lation #35289965y issued on 08/22/17 and to file a certificate of cor rectio pursuant ot 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain

    Feb 5, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35289965y issued on 08/22/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain buil

    Dec 26, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35289965y issued on 08/22/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01 manner.

    Nov 17, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35289965y issued on 08/22/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted at 1st fl

    Oct 2, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner observed on first floor in apt 1a all window have wrought iron security bars on thempermanetly fixed unable to use windows in rear of building as sec.rem:

    Aug 22, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner observed on first flr in apt 1a, all window have wrought iron security bars on them,permanentnly fixed, unable to use windows in rear of building as sec

    Jun 28, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new altered plumbing system tested. at time of inspection in apt in apt 5a,i observed new bathroom & kitchen w/new plumbing piping & new plumbing inspections under job#122920866. all plumbing

    Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,030

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. location apt 5a at time of inspection i observed new gas valve & fitting for gas stove,new kitchen & bathroom w/new plumbing piping & new plumbing fixtures. no plumbing permit under job#1229208

    Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted: at 2nd and 3rd story of above premises window sills are cracked and missing from front facade(masonry):also note:masonry entrance steps in disrepair,crack

    Jun 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted premises is a 5 story masonry multiple dwelling.bldg window sills @ 2nd fl level & 3rdfl are cracked missing & defective.rem:make all necessary structual re

    May 3, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 29, 2023 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
100
Building area
52,000 ft²
Lot area
12,771 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1578 / 17
Assessed value
$5,677,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #116221, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.

Questions about 529 East 81 Street

Who owns 529 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Five On 81 Owner LLC.

Does 529 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 190 housing violations at this property.

Is 529 East 81 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 90 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 100 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 529 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 529 East 81 Street?

It has 100 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.