Manhattan · Block 1211 · Lot 56 · 10024

170 West 81 Street

9 floors · 45 apartments · 43,896 sq ft · built 1927 · class D4 · owner of record: 170 West 81st Owners

38open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (4 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-12-16 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
4 of 4 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 43,896 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 168 days
Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Facade inspection report (Cycle 10C) Applies
Local Law 11 / FISP · Feb 21, 2027 to Feb 21, 2029
What this is

Buildings taller than six stories file a facade inspection report by a QEWI once every five-year cycle. Tax blocks ending in 1, 2 or 3 are in sub-cycle 10C. DOB facade records for this building show $18,000 in late-filing or failure-to-file penalties. Agency page

Feb 21, 2029
in 830 days
Filing window not open yet
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 7 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1143 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 5, 2005Local Law Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR LANDING SIGN THAT SHALL READ "IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRS UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED" AT THE ELEVATOR BANK ON FLOOR 2 TO 9. REMEDY: INSTALL SIGN AS PER LOCAL LAW 16 1984.
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Nov 17, 2005
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Apr 30, 2019Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2019
Active
HPD (28) · C 0 · B 24 · A 4
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Aug 31, 2016BApt 6A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 5, 2016
Aug 31, 2016BApt 6A · SECTION 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 5, 2016
Jun 24, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS 2ND 3RD 6TH AND 7TH STYS REAR STACKS.Jul 29, 2008
Jun 24, 2008AApt 9D · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS 9TH STY SOUTH APT 9D THROUGHOUT. LOCATED AT APT 9DSep 27, 2008
Jun 24, 2008BApt 9D · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 9TH STY SOUTH APT 9D. LOCATED AT APT 9DJul 29, 2008
Jun 24, 2008ASECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING ALL STORIES PUBLIC HALL.Sep 27, 2008
Jun 24, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS 2 STY REAR YARD BALCONY.Jul 29, 2008
Jun 24, 2008BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION IN FIREPROOF PASSAGEWAY WEST.Jul 29, 2008
Jun 24, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SASH CHAIN 1 STY PUBLIC HALL REAR.Jul 29, 2008
Jun 24, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING VEN COVER BUILDING FRONT.Jul 29, 2008
Jun 24, 2008ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING FIRE STAIR ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.Sep 27, 2008
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.Nov 12, 2006
Feb 28, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER TOP (FORMICA TORN OFF) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 9, 2005
Feb 28, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 9, 2005
Feb 28, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE COUNTER TOP AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 9, 2005
Feb 28, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAIN LINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 9, 2005
Feb 24, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 5, 2005
Feb 24, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOME SYSTEM (TALK AND LISTEN) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 5, 2005
Feb 24, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 5, 2005
Feb 24, 2005BApt 2E · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTApr 5, 2005
Jun 22, 2000BApt 6A · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTE LINE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 1, 2000
Apr 13, 2000BApt 6A · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR TENANTS NAME Ms WILSON. IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHMay 23, 2000
Apr 13, 2000BApt 6A · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHMay 23, 2000
Nov 2, 1998BApt 7 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL WINDOW SPRING 7 STY NORTH APT 7 THRU OUT TOP AND BOTTOM. LOCATED AT APT 7Dec 20, 1998
Nov 28, 1995BApt 9B · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FRAME EXTERIOR WINDOWS THROUGHOUT 9 STY APT 9B. , SECTION '' ''Jan 15, 1996
Sep 24, 1991BApt 1B · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 1B LONGAN. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991
Sep 24, 1991BApt 1B · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 1B ENTRANCE. , SECTION '' ''Nov 11, 1991
Jun 5, 1990BApt 9B · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 9 STY NORTHWEST APT 9B SIMON. , SECTION '' ''Jul 23, 1990

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of CorrectionOpen
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of CorrectionOpen

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 8:02 PM ET. BBL 1012110056.

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