511 West 181 Street
Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02155-0028Map
Owner of record: 18njb W181 LLC
511 West 181 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 28 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 18njb W181 LLC. HPD has recorded 179 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 179
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 160
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 · 179
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the kitchen located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 61, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 17656459 issued 28-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at heat riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut off valve at radiator in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at the grout line in between bathtub and wall at north, west and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17623956 issued 15-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam pipe in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at the grout line in between bathtub and wall at north, west and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam pipe and radiator in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at where steam pipe meets ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 45
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestible door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Nov 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact at west court yard,
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door. at public hall
Nov 27, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door. at public hall
Nov 27, 2021
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel on door from vestibule to 1st story public hall at public hall
Nov 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 24
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 17, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39130894r issued on 11-20-2024 for work without a permit., comply with commissioner's order
Sep 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39130895z issued on 11-20-2024 for work without a permit., comply with commissioner's order
Sep 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39130870m issued on 11-20-2024 for work without a permit., file a certificate of correction
Sep 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39130893p issued on 11-20-2024 for work without a permit., comply with commissioner's order
Sep 18, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
In apt 22 observed electrical work ongoing. no permits issued for electric work., obtain permit; stop all electric work
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
In apt 22 observed demolition of partitions. finished walls and floor finish. no permits issued for this work, obtain permit; stop all demolition work forthwith
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
In apt 22 structural work with out permits., obtain permit; stop all structural framing work forthwith
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
In apt 22, observed plumbing work with removal of piping and fixtures. no permits issued for this work., obtain permit; stop all plumbing work
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 61
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 31
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 33
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 33
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 45
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 24
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 43
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 24
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 24
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 21,262 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2155 / 28
- Assessed value
- $1,011,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109972, last renewed Apr 13, 2026.
Questions about 511 West 181 Street
Who owns 511 West 181 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 18njb W181 LLC.
Does 511 West 181 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 179 housing violations at this property.
Is 511 West 181 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 511 West 181 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 511 West 181 Street?
It has 28 residential units and 31 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.