516 West 181 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02152-0067Map
Owner of record: Eserac Realty Corp
516 West 181 Street is an office building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10033. The owner of record is Eserac Realty Corp. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 56
- ECB violations
- 79
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 56
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 22, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 1993
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 9, 1993
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 79
- Class - 2
Working with out permit.
Dec 29, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2: buttons on car buttons station defective, troubleshoot and repair. door close button inoperative, troubleshoot and repair. hatch door ajar, close door properly. no city id tag on car station, provide c
Apr 15, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed prohibited hardware with padlock on emergency exit door of post office stuff area to street. observed existing door locking system with handle missing and evidence of a padlock ha
May 26, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3307.4.7 work or storage (material on street not enclosed solid barrier with mesh required)(i) time of inspection i observed an active const site with demolition a steel work on progress, during inspection
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted const documents @job site @time of inspection. @time of inspection i observed an active const site withdemolition & steel work on progress. during inspection noted from 1st
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc-3307.2.1 failure to comply with dot regulation (lights p refelectors) @time of inspection i observed an active const site with demo & steel work on progress, during inspection noted on the roadway @exp#1
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
28-104.7 & bc-1603.1 inadequate site safety plan are not adequate in that plans are not complete & sufficient clarity to indicate entire nature & safety of proposed work. @time of inspection i observed an
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3301.6.1 o design drawing for temporary bracing @time of inspectioni observed an active const site with demolition & steel work on progress during inspection noted @the cellar lvl to 1st fl temporary bracing
Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
28-407.1 welder license required @time of inspection i observed an active const site with steel work on progress, during inspection noted onthe 3rd 4 floor steel working doing host work "welding" i ask fo the
Dec 5, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
3306.9.10 failure to submit adequate demo sequence or removal of bearing and staying partitions before the floor framing system on the floorabove has been removed. at time of inspection,it was observed portions
Aug 30, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments at time of inspection it was observed that cmu block and structural steel beams were installed in the 1st floor ceiling and 1
Aug 30, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3303.11 failure to maintain(or to provide adequate means to) required egress during alteration work to existing building. at time of inspection:it was observed that a pipe scaffolded approx. 18'high was erec
Aug 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3314.4.5.2 training/supported scaffold users. note:at time of inspection on an active alt 1 job site,observed workers working on a makeshift supported scaffold. at expo#1 2nd fl,upon request for scaffold use
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3303.10 operations in occupied buildings. note:at time of inspection on an alt 1 job,observed activity in an occupied building w/o barricades,signs drop cloths w/o required protection that shall be installed
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3305.2.2 structural steel assembly/fabrication. note:at time of inspection on an active job site observed steel assembly/fabrication/connection modified from cellar to 1st fl stairway. upon request for appro
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Workmens comp. or disability insurance. note:at time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 6 story alt building doing further research on bis,determined that workmen's comp and disability insurance had expire
Apr 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Site safety plan for construction that requires construction super. note:at time of inspection on an active alt 1 job active work in progress upon request to registered construction super for the site safety pl
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3306.9.12.1 holes on the floor(larger than 2-). note:at time of inspection on an active job site,observed holes/penetrations larger than 2" throughout jobsite,this situation creates a tripping and fall hazar
Apr 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. note:large amount of debris on the inside of the work site. materials piled up 8-10ft high and on both sides of the walkway/hallway. remedy:ma
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3301.13.13 logs. note:at time of inspection of a 6 story alterationat 2nd fl level. review of designated construction superintendent logsshown no indication of presence at site as required,and completing log
Apr 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continue to work contrary to stop work order. note:at time of inspection on an active job site observed worker on site doing active work masonary,mixing mortar,and moving of materials between 1st and
Apr 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain safety. note:at time of inspection on an alt 1 construction site i observed the following. masonary work at 2nd fl and there were no safety measures in place to safeguard workers and persona
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.6 design,sizes and load capacity materials,structures temporary construction equipment. note:at time of inspection on active job site of alt 1 6 story building observed makeshift platform erected on per
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3305.3.6.1.1 load capacity materials structures temporary construction+equipment(reshores). note:at time of inspection on an active alt 1jobsite:observed makeshift platform erected on subcellar,reshores of w
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to perform duties per code. the following hazardous condition and stop work order was issued to this construction site on this date observed (1)gate swinging into public (2)in
Apr 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary equipment on site w/ no active or valid permit available. note:at time of inspection i observed construction fence in place w/ no permit valid or active on site/bis or d.o.b.now. remedy:obtain permit/
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide project/parapet job sign panel. note:at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in place w/o project information panel sidewalk shed parapet panel/construction sign not provided. remedy:com
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial stop work order for sidewalk shed issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at site:work does not conform to approved/amendment/construction plans submitted. note:as time of inspection i observed sidewalk
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet safety code specifications,failureto maintain sidewalk shed in code compliant manner. note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/ supported scaffold in pl
Apr 24, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35117504k issued on 01/30/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.no cert of correction have been made or violating c
May 6, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted at exposure 1 front facade of bldg along 181st street, bricks falling from left side6th flr and parapet wall.also observed bricks mortar joints eroding &
Jan 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue - 34645815k. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fresh air intake - gas meter room. remedy: provide fresh air intake- maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
May 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. 1- 6th flr mechanical - no firestopping at chimney. remedy: install firestopping as per code.
May 20, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintain bldg in code-compliant manner - emergency lighting. 1- stairwell a & b - no emergency lighting. remedy: provide all emergency as per code.
May 20, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintain bldg in code compliant manner failure to do so: 1)6th flr-mechanical-no firestopping at chimney. remedy: provide firestopping as per code.
May 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintain bldg in code compliant manner - emergency lighting. failure to maintain 1)stairwells a & b-no emergency lighting. reissue: 343029267 (ll16/84). remedy:provide all emergency lighting as per code.
May 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. 1)gas meter room & elec meter room have doors with louvers. 2)6th flr mechanical rm - no raint on door. remedy: install doors as per code.
May 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. 1- gas meter room and elec meter room have doors w/louvers. 2- 6th flr mechanical room - no rating on doors. remedy: install doors as per code.
May 20, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. no fresh-air intake- gas meter room. remedy: provide fai as per code.
May 20, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34589941h no fresh air intake provided located in the gas meter room on cellar level. remedy: provide fresh air ventilation in the gas meter room.
May 22, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34445684n. no fresh air intake provided in the gas meter room on cellar level. remedy- provide fresh-air intake in the gas meter room.
Sep 11, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. noted: at rear of bldg there is a fire escape that is poorly maintain, is rotten. remedy: make all repairs to fire escape.
Jul 7, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:collapse of 5th-6thfl. exterior fire escape landing at south elevation.remedy:repair all defects & maintain bldg wall,or obtain permit&remove non-used fire escape
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg:interior noted:2nd fl exit door (westside) jams staying ajar. fpsc door nr. cellar electric room w/ defective closer remedy:repair/replace defects & maintain bldg
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior.noted:water damage & missing ceilingtiles at following locations:rm 617 including wall,rm 608,5th fl corridor,room 507, 6th flr corridor. remedy:repair/replace defects.
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior. noted:gas meter room w/o adequate ventilation. remedy:repair defects .
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:deteriorated mortar joints at south elevation facade delaminating stucco cladding from 5th fl to parapet at n/e corner of e/elev. s/w corner roof top
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted:water penetration,leakage at elevator & mechanical bulkhead roofs. remedy:repair defects.
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:double doors to mechianical bulkhead do not close. a 5 gal. bucket is placed against doors to keep them from opening. remedy:replace doors as per code.
May 9, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post capactity signage. note: no capacity signage in gymna sium and in auditorium. remedy: post approved capacity signage.
May 9, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O5)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 61,602 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,450 ft²
- Zoning
- C8-3
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2152 / 67
- Assessed value
- $5,206,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 516 West 181 Street
Who owns 516 West 181 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eserac Realty Corp.
Does 516 West 181 Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 516 West 181 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 516 West 181 Street built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.