531 East 87 Street
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01584-0016Map
Owner of record: 531 E 87 Owners Corp
531 East 87 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 531 E 87 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 11 of the 20 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 20
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at the door building entrance , 1st story
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at the vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all component all story fire escape south side (building front) at fire escape
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Nov 3, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor no frame present at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box no signage present at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system no signage present at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 8, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - 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 25, 2019
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 - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (lioght fixtures present)
Jan 19, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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
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
Feb 13, 2004
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
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Ecb violation issued for failure to provide unobstructed exit to emergency exit to roof. atoi, observed egress and emergency exit to roof obstructed with construction materials, tools boxes with new ac unit all
Aug 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | $405,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 8,745 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,517 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 5
- Block / lot
- 1584 / 16
- Assessed value
- $1,242,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #120692, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.
Questions about 531 East 87 Street
Who owns 531 East 87 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 531 E 87 Owners Corp.
Does 531 East 87 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 East 87 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 531 East 87 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 East 87 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.