516 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

The 15-unit, 5-story tenement building at 516 East 81st Street, owned by Abby Yaghoubi, has experienced recurrent maintenance issues since 2022, with the most pressing concerns currently being pest-related problems. The building has an active HPD complaint from January 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, and between November 2024 and February 2025, multiple complaints about pests and plumbing issues (including toilet problems) were filed, though many of these complaints were closed due to limited access for inspection. A significant water leak complaint was addressed in late 2023, and there was a heat/hot water issue reported and resolved in late 2022.

The building has persistent pest management challenges, as evidenced by multiple pest-related service requests over recent years. The property has two open violations from 2022 regarding the fire escape drop ladder shoe requirements, though these violations are not directly related to resident safety. Recent maintenance activity includes a cluster of complaints in February 2025 involving door/window issues, wall problems, and cabinet concerns, all of which have been closed.

The building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with all annual reports showing zero affected units since 2018. Rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with passed inspections in 2022-2024, though there were indications of rat activity noted in early 2022 and summer 2019, prompting bait applications during that period. An active DOB complaint regarding possible illegal conversion was filed in June 2025, but the inspector was initially unable to gain access for inspection. While the building has had several maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly regarding pests, the property shows some effort toward compliance with inspection requirements and has maintained a zero bedbug infestation record for several years.