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525 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

5
DOB Complaints
90
311 Housing Calls
32
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

90
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 90% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 525 East 81st Street

The 44-unit, 5-story building at 525 East 81st Street, owned by Abner Ohebshalom, has experienced multiple recurring issues in recent years, with the most pressing current concerns being an open water leak and ceiling paint/plaster issue reported in January 2025. The building has a documented history of consistent heat and hot water problems, particularly in 2023 and 2024, including several emergency complaints about lack of service throughout the entire building.

There are also significant safety concerns, with multiple open violations as of December 2024 regarding fire escape egress obstruction due to air conditioning units protruding more than the permitted 4 inches at various floors, though some other recent violations related to self-closing doors have been closed after correction. The property has undergone various inspections and complaints regarding pest management, including rodent activity identified through multiple inspections between 2022-2024, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown improvements.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug incidents, with no infestations reported in the past seven years. Historical complaints include building-wide heat/hot water issues in 2024, unsanitary conditions in 2023, and occasional concerns about elevator service and structural stability dating back to 2018. Recent building inspections show a mix of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, particularly regarding fire safety systems and water-related problems, though many older violations have been properly addressed over time.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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525 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 44
Year built 1957
Total area 24960 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
32
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
90
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
16
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 523 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 525 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028

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525 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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525 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 525 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
2025-06-242025-07-01Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-062025-01-06Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-01-062025-01-06Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-12-182024-12-22Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-122024-11-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 525 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
2024-12-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITION UNIT PROTUDING MORE THAN 4INCHES AT WINDOW SILL AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-12-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITION UNIT PROTUDING MORE THAN 4INCHES AT WINDOW SILL AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE, BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-12-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITION UNIT PROTUDING MORE THAN 4INCHES AT WINDOW SILL AT 4TH STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE , BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-12-21BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITION UNIT PROTUDING MORE THAN 4INCHES AT WINDOW SILL AT 5TH STORY BALCONY AT SOUTH FIRE ESCAPE, BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-12-21CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER INSTALLED AT DOOR LEADING TO THE BASMENT, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 525 East 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-06 13:29WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTOpenHPD
2025-01-06 13:29PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGOpenHPD
2024-12-18 10:35HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-12 16:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-09-04 20:15Unsanitary Pigeon ConditionPigeon WasteClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 525 East 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16547902023-12-04CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-12-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-05)
15867562021-11-13CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-01-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-01-18)
15595622020-12-04CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-12-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-12-09)
15527172020-09-11CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-10-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-10-23)
14872832018-08-17CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2018-08-17Oath Violation Served (2018-10-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 525 East 81st Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-10-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 10/13/2020 BY:SLADE WILLFRIED SEIZ, CERT #3770012020-11-18
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 525 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 525 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-010002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-11-300002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 525 East 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-30InitialPassed
2024-10-01InitialPassed
2023-11-15ComplianceFailed for Other R
2023-10-24InitialPassed
2023-10-03InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 525 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 525 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 525 East 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-08-1735355606PELK 525 EAST 81ST LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS NOTED AT FRONT ENTRANCE MASONRY MARQUIS HAS SOME CRACKS, SPAULING WITH PAINT PEELING AS WELL. REMEDY: MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 525 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 525 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 525 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 525 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 525 East 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 525 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 525 East 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 525 East 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 525 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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