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172 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

1
DOB Complaints
75
311 Housing Calls
65
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

88
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 88% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 172 West 81st Street

172 West 81st Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1891 in the Upper West Side neighborhood, currently owned by Ki Shin. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints and violations recorded between 2023 and 2025, including an open plumbing/water supply complaint as of March 2025.

These problems culminated in December 2024 with violations regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply in Apartment 5B, and an open violation concerning access to the building's heating system. The building has also faced several other maintenance challenges, including a ceiling paint/plaster issue in 2024, door/window problems, and multiple smoking violations in smoke-free areas throughout 2024-2025.

While there were some concerns about rodent activity in 2022 requiring bait application, recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passed, indicating an improvement in pest control. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting with no documented infestations since 2020, though there were two reported cases that year which were successfully eradicated. The property has a mixed record of addressing violations, with some being closed after inspection while others remain open, particularly related to the building's heating system and water supply as of mid-2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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172 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 20
Year built 1891
Total area 17220 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
65
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
75
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
20
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 172 West 81st St, New York, NY 10024
  • 174 West 81st St, New York, NY 10024
  • 172 West 81st St, New York, NY 10024
  • 174 West 81st St, New York, NY 10024

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172 West 81st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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172 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 172 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
2025-06-252025-06-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-192025-03-19Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyOPEN
2024-12-242024-12-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-012024-12-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-112024-10-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 172 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
2024-12-28COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCK TO BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOMNone
2024-12-28COpenNone5B§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''None
2024-12-28CCloseNone5B§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''None
2023-03-16ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 172 West 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-19 20:36PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYOpenHPD
2025-03-13 20:06Smoking or VapingAllowed in Smoke Free AreaClosedDOHMH
2024-12-24 08:23HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-01 20:22HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-11 23:09HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 172 West 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16194082022-10-03CLOSEDDebris – Excessive2022-10-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-10-31)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 172 West 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 172 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 172 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-02-020002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-02-020002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-220002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 172 West 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-28InitialPassed
2024-03-22CompliancePassed
2024-02-20InitialFailed for Other R
2023-03-28InitialPassed
2022-11-09ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 172 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 172 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 172 West 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 172 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 172 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 172 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 172 West 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 172 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 172 West 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 172 West 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 172 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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