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170 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

1
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
12
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 170 West 81st Street

170 West 81st Street is a 9-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1927, currently owned by John Riordan. The building has experienced several significant mechanical and maintenance issues in recent years, most notably with its boiler systems in 2022 when multiple violations were issued for corroded piping, defective steam gauges, and safety compliance issues, resulting in penalties totaling $624.

In 2025, a complaint regarding excessive debris was investigated but no violations were found. The building has demonstrated compliance with rodent inspections, passing all evaluations from 2019 through early 2025, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in February 2022. Bedbug occurrences have been documented annually from 2021 to 2025, with the most recent reports showing one unit affected in 2024, though all cases have been marked as eradicated with no re-infestations.

The property has faced regulatory challenges related to energy management, receiving multiple violations for failing to file required benchmarking reports between 2020 and 2023, though these violations were ultimately dismissed upon confirmation of submission. A pending violation remains active regarding the failure to file the FISP Cycle 8C technical report, originally due in February 2019. The building has maintained proper access to inspections for most issues, as evidenced by multiple "Passed" ratings on recent rodent inspections and prompt responses to violations, including the issuance of multiple construction permits in 2019-2020 for various maintenance work.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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170 West 81st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper West Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 45
Year built 1927
Total area 43896 sq ft
Floors 9
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
12
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 166 West 81st St, New York, NY 10024
  • 168 West 81st St, New York, NY 10024

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170 West 81st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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170 West 81st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 170 West 81st Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2019-07-262019-08-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 170 West 81st Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 170 West 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2019-07-26 09:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 170 West 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16990032025-06-30CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2025-07-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-07-21)
15949992022-03-14CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-03-14Oath Violation Served (2022-03-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 170 West 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2023-06-29
2022-11-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2023-01-20
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2023-01-20
2020-08-11V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 042621 BY ELTECH INDUSTRIES INC GEORGE WHITE CERT#3530222021-05-27
2020-08-11V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 042621 BY ELTECH INDUSTRIES INC GEORGE WHITE CERT#3530222021-05-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-121102023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-111102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-201102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-040002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 170 West 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-28InitialPassed
2024-02-20InitialPassed
2023-03-28InitialPassed
2022-09-14InitialPassed
2022-03-18CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 170 West 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-03-1439057985Y170 WEST 81ST OWNERS MPSFOUND CORRODED PIPING AT HEATER, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE MISSING DISCHARGE PIPE,RESOLVE312.00.0
2022-03-1439057984M170 WEST 81ST OWNERS MPSFOUND STEAM GAUGE DEFECTIVE, BODY DRAIN MISSING ON SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, DISCHARGE PIPE ON SAFETY RELIEF VALVE TOO SHORT, AIR GAP AND DISCHARGE PIPE MISSING ON BACK FLOW PREVENTER, REMOVE ALL COMBUSTIBLES NEAR BRESOLVE312.00.0
2020-02-1337018380R170 WEST 81ST OWNERS MPSFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#803793. REMEDY: SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 170 West 81st Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 170 West 81st Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 170 West 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 170 West 81st Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 170 West 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 170 West 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 170 West 81st Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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