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444 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

8
DOB Complaints
15
311 Housing Calls
16
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 444 East 81st Street

444 East 81st Street is a 34-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Robert Lemle. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four documented emergencies between October 2023 and March 2025 affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. Other maintenance concerns include a pest infestation in 2022, appliance issues, and multiple plumbing problems, though some were found not to violate housing laws upon inspection.

The building has documented violations related to safety and maintenance, including defective fire escape components, missing window guards, and problems with self-closing doors. The Department of Buildings records reveal several concerning patterns, particularly regarding facade maintenance and unauthorized work. Notable violations include issues with building exterior walls and facades between 2018-2022, and an active ECB violation from 2022 related to electrical work in Apartment 12.

Three complaints from 2022 regarding unauthorized work merit attention, though inspections failed to gain access. The building has experienced periods of rodent activity (rat inspections) in 2020 and 2021, though prior inspections from 2015 to 2019 generally passed. Importantly, bedbug reports since 2019 have consistently shown zero infested units, and recent insurance documentation suggests eradication of previous infestations. The property has undergone various inspections and permit requirements between 2018 and 2019, including facade-related work and building safety inspections, with some violations requiring certified correction notices.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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444 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 34
Year built 1910
Total area 18190 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
16
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
15
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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444 East 81st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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444 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 444 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
2025-03-052025-03-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-29Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-232024-08-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-232023-10-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-01-032023-03-06Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 444 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
2024-08-25ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-25CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-03-29CCloseNone10§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-29BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT REAR AT FIRE ESCAPE2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 444 East 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-05 12:08HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 14:46HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-08-23 15:12HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-10-23 11:20HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-01-03 20:37DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 444 East 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16141402022-07-16CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2022-08-19Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-21)
15924352022-02-08CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2022-02-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-02-08)
15921222022-02-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-02-28Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded (2024-02-28)
15663572021-03-09CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2021-03-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-18)
15663552021-03-09CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2021-03-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 444 East 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-07-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEBASED ON INACTIVE LMP# 1343, STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER JOB# 101271197
2025-07-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEBASED ON INACTIVE LMP# 1343, STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER JOB# 101490799
2025-07-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEBASED ON INACTIVE LMP# 1343, STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER JOB# 101271204
2022-04-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DOWNGRADED TO CLASS 2 OR 32022-05-13
2019-06-26V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2019-12-20
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 444 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 444 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
2024-12-260002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-2903402022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-170002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-230002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 444 East 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2021-06-09ComplianceRat Activity
2020-12-23InitialRat Activity
2019-11-14InitialPassed
2019-01-09InitialPassed
2018-05-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 444 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
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 444 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 444 East 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-02-0235410039RCOPPERWOOD REAL ESTATE LLWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF ABOVE PERMISES OBSERVEDAT APARTMENT 12 ON THE THIRD FLOOR NOW ELECTRICAL WORK.ELECTRICAL WORKCONSISTS OF PANEL UPGRADE NOW ELECTRICAL WIRES OUTLETS SWITCHES HIGH HACTIVE800.00.0
2021-10-0837022279YCOPPERWOOD HOLDINGS LLC CFAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 8B REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL#805819.REM:FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.RESOLVE1250.01250.0
2021-09-1135589059RCOPPER WOOD HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR WALLS/FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION VIEW AT EXPOSURE 1 NORTH ELEVATION CRACKDETERIORATION AT 2ND FLOOR NORTH WEST CORNER.EXPOSURE 3 SOUTH ELEVATIORESOLVE0.00.0
2020-08-0335538754ZCOPPERWOOD REAL ESTATE,LLFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG FACADES/WALLS & APPURTENANCES.WEST ELEVATION,EXPOSURE 4:OBSERVEDF A STEP CRACK AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE BLDG,INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED A/C UNIT;SOUTH ELEVATION,EXPOSURE 3:SPALLING BRICKRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-02-2435458245KCOPPERWOOD HOLDINGS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS AND APPURTENANCES. AS NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED ON EXPOSURE#1 NORTH ELEVATION-DAMAGED CORRODED CORNICE ON THE NORTHWEST END OF CORNICE. EXPOSURE#3 SOUTHRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 444 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 444 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 444 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
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 444 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 444 East 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 444 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 444 East 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 444 East 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 444 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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