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228 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

9
DOB Complaints
13
311 Housing Calls
8
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 228 East 81st Street

The five-story Old Law Tenement at 228 East 81st Street, built in 1930 and containing 28 units, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly during 2023-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of water-related problems, with several complaints about damp spots and mold documented between 2023 and 2025, including two emergency mold cases from September 2023 and water leak issues from May and July 2023, though inspections sometimes found no violations. The building has also seen recurring rodent activity, with official inspections in 2023 and 2024 confirming rat presence.

Recent safety concerns include multiple violations related to the building's safety systems, particularly in Apartment 1A, where inspections in October 2023 identified issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and ventilation. The building's systems have faced challenges as well, with three separate Heat/Hot Water complaints reported in February 2020, suggesting temporary loss of essential services. Current active violations as of June 2025 include elevator safety concerns, boiler inspection access issues, and outstanding FISP Cycle 9A report requirements, along with multiple ECB violations related to elevator and boiler access.

The most recent environmental concerns include two DOHMH indoor air quality complaints regarding construction dust in March 2025. The property has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance since 2019, with no reported infestations. While some past violations have been resolved, including a significant 2020 heat/hot water issue, the building's recent history shows persistent problems with basic services and safety systems. The current ownership structure under Horizon Property II East is responsible for addressing these ongoing maintenance challenges, which have been documented through various City agency inspections and complaints.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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228 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 28
Year built 1930
Total area 10060 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
13
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
19
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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228 East 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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228 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 228 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
2023-09-132023-09-28Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-132023-09-28Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-05-152023-09-20Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-132023-09-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-07-072023-09-17Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 228 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
2023-10-24BCloseNone1A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-24BCloseNone1A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-16BCloseNone1A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-16ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL APPROX 2 SQ FT AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY2024-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-16BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 228 East 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-09 23:35Indoor Air QualityDust from ConstructionClosedDOHMH
2025-03-09 22:50Indoor Air QualityDust from ConstructionClosedDOHMH
2023-09-13 21:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2023-09-13 21:06WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2023-09-13 21:06UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 228 East 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16481382023-09-13CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2023-11-06Oath Violation Served (2023-11-06)
16185022022-09-20CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2022-09-20Oath Violation Served (2022-09-20)
15992132022-05-08CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-05-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-15)
15934782022-02-22CLOSEDIllegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units2022-04-01Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-04-01)
15771472021-07-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-09-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-09-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 228 East 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
2021-12-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION
2019-10-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-08-09V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 228 East 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 228 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
2025-06-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-10-250002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-210002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 228 East 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-24CompliancePassed
2025-06-02InitialRat Activity
2024-11-06ComplianceRat Activity
2024-09-25InitialRat Activity
2023-12-19ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 228 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.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 228 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
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 228 East 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-11-0639098829NHORIZON PROPERTY II EASTCLASS 2: EVACUATION SIGNS MISSING PROVIDE AT EVERY FLOOR. HALL POSITION INDICATOR DEFECTIVE READS CAR AT MULTIPLE FLOORS CHECK WIRES & REPAIR. LOBBY HALL BUTTON DAMAGE REPLACE WITH NEW BUTTON. CAR FLOOR NOT LEVRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-12-0937025028NHORIZON PROPERTY IIEAST 8FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#905717.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-09-2039070398XHORIZON PROPERTY II EASTFAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOILER FOR INSPECTION HMC27-2033/I CALLED MGT SHE GAVE ME 2 BUILDING MGR #'S I CALLED BOTH GOT MACHINE LEFT MESSAGE NO RESPONSE/CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORREACTIVE250.0250.0
2018-05-2935337697KBRE FSC MULTIFAMILY BORROFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V OLATION#35250059Y ISSUED ON 01/19/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF COR ECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNLAWFUL CONTINUED WORKACTIVE6250.00.0
2018-05-1138263056KBRE FSC MULTIFAMILY BORRO05Z10,7X10,41I10,67X10,39X10,8V1. 05A10-ZONE RESTRICTOR MISSING CEASE USE ITEM.THISIS A SAFETY DEVICE DESIGNED FOR PASSENGER SAFETY.RMDY: REPAIR RESTRICTOR AND CONTACT NYCDOB TO REINSPECTION AT DEVICE; 7X10-DACTIVE6250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 228 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
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 228 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
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 228 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 228 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 228 East 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 228 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
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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 228 East 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 228 East 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 228 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.

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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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