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178 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

1
DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
0
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 178 West 81st Street

178 West 81st Street is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1891, currently owned by Ramon Cuevas. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues in recent years, with the most recent complaints in May 2025 regarding a bathtub/shower problem that HPD was unable to inspect, and a March 2024 water supply issue that resulted in no violations being issued.

A cluster of paint/plaster ceiling complaints occurred in July 2019, one of which resulted in violations. The building has notable open violations related to bedbug reporting for the years 2021-2024, as well as several life safety concerns from August 2019 including requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detector notices, emergency procedures for gas leaks, and issues with the vestibule locking system. The property has maintained a consistent record of rodent inspections, with the most recent three inspections in 2024 and 2025 passing, though there were some concerning results in 2022 including a "Rat Activity" notice.

A Department of Buildings complaint about after-hours work in January 2021 resulted in no violations. An active violation from November 2019 remains regarding the failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report. The building's maintenance history shows both responsive actions to resident complaints and some challenges in accessing units for inspections, as noted in multiple HPD inspection reports.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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178 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 10
Year built 1891
Total area 15240 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.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
3
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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178 West 81st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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178 West 81st Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 178 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
2025-05-022025-05-06Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-192024-04-25Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-07-292019-08-16Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2019-07-312019-08-08Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 178 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
2024-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2023-03-16AOpenNoneNone(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
2022-02-16AOpenNoneNone(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
2021-04-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2019-08-06COpenNone5W§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 178 West 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-02 14:06PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-03-19 15:19PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2019-07-31 14:29PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2019-07-29 12:59PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 178 West 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15616032021-01-05CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2021-01-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 178 West 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 178 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 178 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 178 West 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-01-28InitialPassed
2024-02-20InitialPassed
2023-03-28InitialPassed
2022-11-07CompliancePassed
2022-09-14InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 178 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 178 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 178 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 178 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 178 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 178 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 178 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 178 West 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 178 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 178 West 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 178 West 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 178 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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