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168 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

3
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
7
Housing Violations
2
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 168 East 81st Street

The six-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement at 168 East 81st Street, built in 1910, has experienced recurring heating issues over the past two years, with emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in November 2024 and November 2023, though the most recent heating system inspection in November 2023 found no violations. The building has also faced multiple housing maintenance challenges, including a mold complaint in February 2019 that resulted in violations.

In 2019, significant violations were documented in apartment 1A, including problems with windows, floors, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, doors, bathroom tiles, and plastered surfaces. The building has an ongoing rodent issue, with inspections in 2022 showing rat activity, though earlier inspections dating back to 2017 had consistently passed.

Between 2018-2019, there were environmental control board violations related to facade maintenance and exterior conditions, resulting in financial penalties, though these violations were later resolved. The building's bedbug reports from 2020-2025 show minimal infestation history, with only two units affected in 2018-2019, though most recent reports (2020-2024) indicate no infestations. The property has maintained active compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing prompt attention to pest control measures when necessary.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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168 East 81st Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1910
Total area 15681 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
7
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
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.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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168 East 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

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

168 East 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 168 East 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
2024-11-032024-11-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-082023-11-10Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-02-062019-02-27Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 168 East 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
2019-02-25COpenNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH GLASS PANE AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2019-02-25AOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD WINDOW SASH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2019-02-25BOpenNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2019-02-25BOpenNone1A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2019-02-25BOpenNone1A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 168 East 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-03 18:33HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-11-08 16:20HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2022-09-07 15:13Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2022-07-06 19:42Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2021-10-13 09:28Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 168 East 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16530682023-11-08CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-11-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-11-13)
15687932021-04-09CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-04-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-04-12)
15653112021-02-25CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-03-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-01)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 168 East 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 168 East 81st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 168 East 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
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-270002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-030002019-11-012020-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 168 East 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-10-05ComplianceRat Activity
2022-09-09InitialRat Activity
2022-03-02ComplianceRat Activity
2021-10-01InitialRat Activity
2021-03-12InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 168 East 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

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 168 East 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

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 168 East 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-09-0137015644H163-170 EAST 81 ST ASSOCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35368696K ISSUED ON 12/3/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF COR RECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2).AN ACCEPTIBLE CERTRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-12-0335368696K163-170 EAST 81 ST ASSOCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE NORTH ELEV. EXP 1. RUSTING CORNICE2- TOP FL DECORATIVE HORIZONTAL CRACKED BAN 3-GATE TO CELLAR MISSING LOCKING/CLOSING DEVICES. REMEDY:MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIR EXRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-05-1837011220X163-170 EAST 81ST STREETFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#805568. REMEDY: SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTRESOLVE1250.00.0

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 168 East 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

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 168 East 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

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 168 East 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

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 168 East 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

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 168 East 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 168 East 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

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 168 East 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 168 East 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 168 East 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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