157 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 9-story, 28-unit Carlton House Owners Corp building at 157 East 81st Street, constructed in 1912, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems and rodent control. Most recently, in February 2025, there were emergency complaints regarding both radiator problems and heating issues, though HPD found no heat violations during their inspection.

The building has a documented history of plumbing and heating system challenges, with similar radiator issues reported in 2019, for which HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The property has also faced rodent-related challenges, with multiple inspections in 2023 showing active rodent activity, though recent inspections appear to have included bait application. The building's maintenance record shows attention to required reporting, with bedbug reports consistently showing zero infested or eradicated units from 2019 through 2024.

However, there were violations issued in 2021 and 2022 regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports, and more recently in 2024 for failing to display the energy efficiency score, though these violations were dismissed or closed based on compliance. Other complaints in recent years include unsanitary conditions and unauthorized construction work, though inspections did not result in violations being upheld. While the building has addressed many of its maintenance issues over time, the recurring nature of heating system problems and rodent activity suggests ongoing challenges in these areas.