158 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 9-story, 37-unit building at 158 West 81st Street, owned by Greystone Properties 81 LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly relating to sanitation and building systems. Most notably, there was a confirmed rat sighting in December 2024 that resulted in Health Department violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water complaints, with emergency calls in December 2023 and January 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including pests and mold, were filed in early 2024, with some resulting in Housing Preservation and Development violations, particularly relating to wall paint and plaster conditions. The building's elevator and boiler systems have also been a concern, with multiple complaints about elevator service dating back to 2021, and more recent boiler issues noted in May 2025. The property's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with both interior conditions and building systems.

Apartment 83, which has been the subject of several recent violations, requires various repairs including bathroom door issues, plaster surface repairs, and problems with floor tiles. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs over the past several years, showing no reported infestations, rodent inspections have shown varying results, with recent activity noted in early 2025. The building's permit history shows that work was actively performed between 2019 and 2021, and several Department of Buildings violations remain active as of now, including issues with energy efficiency documentation and unsafe conditions noted in Cycle 9C reports from 2020.