1957 81 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06286-0054Map
Owner of record: 1957 81st Realty LLC
1957 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is 1957 81st Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2026. 30 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 79
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 46
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads and risers from first to fift from bottom stairs at building front
Apr 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in vestibule , 1st story
Apr 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceram8c tile at east wall above bathtub in the bathroom located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind wash basin in the bathroom located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the entrance located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under steam radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window recess in the 1st room from north at west located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt APT1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39165093r as of 8/24/26, file a certificate of
Aug 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: full height partition walls erected throughout premises: 1. to sub-divide 1st & 3rd flrs: 2. to create addl't bdrms, bthrms, closets, kitchens., obtain all permits
Oct 28, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: water & waste lines installed throughout premises to create addl't residential sinks & 3 pc bthrms. gas lines installed for addl't stoves (exposed line at cellar)., obtain permit
Oct 28, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at interior stairs common hallway wall & 3rd flr right side apt closet - excessive water damage observed creating a health hazard condition., repair
Oct 28, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: electrical wiring installed throughout premises for addl't branch circuits, outlets, switches, lights., obtain permit
Oct 28, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Contrary to dob/mdr # 369442 - 3 family nfp dwelling observed created occupied & arranged as a 6 family nfp dwelling. observation: (2) 3rd flr apts; (1) 2nd flr apt; (2) 1st flr apts; (1) cellar apt. each with
Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 1AND3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,828 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6286 / 54
- Assessed value
- $141,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #369442, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.
Questions about 1957 81 Street
Who owns 1957 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1957 81st Realty LLC.
Does 1957 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 1957 81 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 1957 81 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1957 81 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.