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529 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028

5
DOB Complaints
179
311 Housing Calls
109
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

40
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 40% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 529 East 81st Street

529 East 81st Street is a 5-story, 100-unit Old Law Tenement building located in the Upper East Side, owned by Alfonso Mcdonald and constructed in 1900. The building has experienced recurring pest issues in 2025, with multiple service requests including rat sightings in March 2025 and an unsanitary condition involving pests in April 2025, which resulted in HPD violations.

The property has undergone several inspections for rodent activity, with the most recent compliance inspection in April 2025 passing, though there have been multiple instances of rat activity noted throughout 2024 and 2025. Recent maintenance and safety concerns include a building-wide heat/hot water issue in February 2025, emergency complaints about cooking gas in June and July 2024, and various appliance-related issues. Multiple violations were issued in July 2024 affecting apartment 5B (bed blocking window to fire escape, and broken plastered surfaces) and apartment 4C (water leak, broken plastered surfaces, and painting requirements).

There have been several Department of Buildings complaints about illegal work and permit issues in early 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during multiple inspection attempts. The building's history includes significant violations from 2018 regarding safety systems and occupancy misuse, though these were ultimately resolved. It's worth noting that the building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent filings showing no units affected.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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529 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 100
Year built 1900
Total area 52000 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.
109
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
179
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
17
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 529 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 531 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 533 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 535 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 537 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 529 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 531 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 533 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 535 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 537 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 529 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 531 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 533 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 535 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 537 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 529 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 531 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 533 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 535 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 537 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 529 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 531 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 533 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 535 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028
  • 537 East 81st St, New York, NY 10028

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529 East 81st Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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529 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 529 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
2025-04-242025-05-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-112025-02-14Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-192024-10-11Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-212024-07-20General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-202024-07-20General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 529 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
2024-07-05BCloseNone5B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BED BLOCKING WINDOW LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-05BCloseNone5B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-05BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-05ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-14BCloseNone4C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 529 East 81st Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-24 04:54UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-03-10 13:37RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-10 13:34RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-10 13:29RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-10 13:25RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 529 East 81st Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16615872024-03-03CLOSEDUnlicensed/Illegal Activity2024-03-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-04)
16604642024-02-17CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2024-03-13Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-13)
16584992024-01-20CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2024-01-31Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-15)
16582912024-01-18CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-01-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-19)
16578712024-01-12CLOSEDGas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective2024-01-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 529 East 81st Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 529 East 81st Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 529 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
2025-07-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-07-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-07-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-07-130002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-07-130002023-11-012024-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 529 East 81st Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-30InitialPassed
2025-04-07CompliancePassed
2025-03-12InitialRat Activity
2024-10-01InitialPassed
2024-01-26BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 529 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 529 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)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 529 East 81st Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-11-0635510130XFIVE ON 81 OWNERS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTE: AT TIME OFINSPECTION I OBSERVED AN UNSAFE FACADE.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE-MAINTAIN.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-11-0635510131HFIVE ON 81 OWNERS LLCFAILURE TO TAKE REQUIRED MEASURES TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFETY.NOTE AT TIMEOF INSPECTION I OBSERVED UNSAFE FACADE.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE-SAFEGUARD PUBLIC.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-1635330097PFIVE ON 81 LLCPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIAL PURPOSED.DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS-CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY#19109 INDICATES BUILDING TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS"A" MULTIPLES DWELLING.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-1635330098RFIVE ON 81 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF A AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC90 3.2 AND 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE.DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-07-1635330099ZFIVE ON 81 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER FAILURE TO PROVIDE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC1021.1 AND 27.366 FOR TRANSENT USE.DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 529 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 529 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 529 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 529 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 529 East 81st Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 529 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 529 East 81st Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 529 East 81st Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 529 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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