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265 West 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

12
DOB Complaints
36
311 Housing Calls
27
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

92
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 92% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 265 West 81st Street

The 9-story, 36-unit building at 265 West 81st Street, owned by Big Apple Corp and constructed in 1900, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in 2025, there were rodent sightings, and the property is currently facing an active Environmental Control Board violation issued in August 2024 concerning inadequate sprinkler systems, with a penalty of $6,250. The building has documented recurring rodent activity, though it passed inspections in March 2025 and February 2024, with the most recent inspection in December 2024 showing rat activity.

There have been multiple water-related issues, including heavy flow problems reported in August 2024 and violations for water leaks in October 2024 affecting Unit 9C. The property has faced various safety concerns, particularly regarding self-closing doors and fire safety systems. Multiple violations were documented between 2022 and 2024 related to defective self-closing doors in various apartments (3A, 6C, 9A, 9B) and common areas.

There were also issues with building systems, including elevator service complaints in 2021-2024 and boiler problems documented through violations. The building underwent some renovation work, as evidenced by a violation for excessive construction dust in August 2024. While there have been multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations, including those related to paint/plaster work and flooring, the building has consistently remained compliant with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations from 2019 to the present.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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265 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 36
Year built 1900
Total area 41137 sq ft
Floors 9
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
27
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
36
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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265 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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265 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 265 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
2024-09-242024-09-26Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-062024-09-24Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-052024-06-08Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-302023-06-13Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-302023-06-13Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 265 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
2024-09-25BCloseNone9C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9C, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-25BCloseNone9C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILLING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9C, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-07CCloseNone6C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-19BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT 1ST FIRE DOOR FROM EAST LEADING TO 2ND STORY AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT FIRE DOOR TO 2ND STORY AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY2023-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 265 West 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-24 11:39RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-11-12 09:30RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-09-24 10:15PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2024-08-06 23:01WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-06-05 12:23DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 265 West 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16755512024-08-20CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2024-08-21Oath Violation Served (2024-08-22)
16743252024-08-06CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-08-06Oath Violation Served (2024-08-06)
16739692024-08-01CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-03-17Oath Violation Served (2025-03-17)
16329312023-03-31CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-03-31Oath Violation Served (2023-03-31)
16187472022-09-23CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-10-12Oath Violation Served (2022-10-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 265 West 81st Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 265 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
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-050002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 265 West 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-27CompliancePassed
2024-12-18InitialRat Activity
2024-02-22InitialPassed
2023-03-30InitialPassed
2022-09-14InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 265 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 265 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)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 265 West 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-08-2139122618KBIG APPLE CORPORATIONFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER: LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRE PER BC 903.2; 27-954 I IN BASEMENT INSIDE LAUNDRY NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN PLACE, PROVIDE A SYSTEM OFACTIVE6250.06250.0
2024-08-0639120979RBEACH LANE MANAGEMENT INCAT TIME OF INSPECTION AT ABOVE PREMISES OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DUST IN THE COMMON AREAS OF 1ST FLOOR AND 8TH FLOOR WITH NO FLOOR PECTION IN PLACE. DEMOLITION TAKING PLACE IN UNIT# 8A AND CONSTRUCTION DRESOLVE5000.05000.0
2023-03-3139082741MBIG APPLE CORPORATIONELECTRICAL WIRES EXPOSED AT BURNER AND AT BOX AT SIDE OF BOILER-CORROSION PIPING ON SURFACE BLOWDOWN-NO BODY DRAIN ON SAFETY VALVE-NO SUPPORT ON SAFETY VALVE.RESOLVE312.00.0
2022-10-1239071844LBIG APPLE CORPORATIONCLASS 2: 2.X.10 PHONE INOPERATIVE REPAIR & PROGRAM TO 24 HOUR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. 11.I.10 HOLE IN CAR BUTTON STATION. PATCH & CLOSE. 5.J.1 CAR GATE MISALIGNED WITH HOISTWAY DOORS. CAR IS CLIPPING LOCKS IN FLIGHRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 265 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 265 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 265 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 265 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 265 West 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 265 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 265 West 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 265 West 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 265 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.

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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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