Does 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan currently has 6 open HPD housing violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan received?

507 East 81st Street, Manhattan has received 133 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 64 complaints.

Is 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (64 complaints), 2. UNSANITARY CONDITION (30 complaints), 3. PLUMBING (16 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan currently has 2 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan was filed on April 25, 2026. In total, 343 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan?

507 East 81st Street, Manhattan currently has 6 open HPD violations: 2 Class A (non-hazardous), 2 Class B (hazardous), and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

507 East 81st Street, Manhattan has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

507 East 81st Street, Manhattan

📍 Upper East Side, Manhattan Built 1920 60 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to HENRY MOSES LLC HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

6 Open Violations

2C 2B 2A

133 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 2 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

133

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 20% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 42 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

64(48%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

30(23%)

PLUMBING

16(12%)

SAFETY

8(6%)

DOOR/WINDOW

5(4%)

ELECTRIC

4(3%)

GENERAL

3(2%)

OUTSIDE BUILDING

2(2%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-05-08 Most Recent Date

2026-05-08 Initial Passed

2026-03-12 Treatments Bait applied

2026-03-02 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2026-02-02 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2025-10-31 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2025-07-18 Stoppage Stoppage done

2025-07-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-06-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-01-22 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-12-24 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-10-01 Initial Passed

2024-09-19 Initial Passed

2024-09-13 Compliance Passed

2024-08-23 Treatments Bait applied

2024-08-09 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-08-08 Initial Passed

2024-07-02 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-28 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-13 Treatments Bait applied

2024-06-12 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-06-05 Treatments Bait applied

2024-05-28 Treatments Bait applied

2024-05-14 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-04-29 Compliance Passed

2024-03-26 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A

2 Class B

2 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding maximum allowable of 130f at all hot… 2025-07-28

Class C Active mice infestation 2024-07-13

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Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OF 130F AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2025-07-28 ▼

Violation ID: #18120241

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OF 130F AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES THROUGHOUT IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

2024-07-13 ▼

Violation ID: #17122006

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-13T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL TREAD, THE 1ST FROM BOTTOM UP AT THE SECOND EXTERIOR STAIRCASE FROM EAST AT BASEMENT LEADING TO 1ST STORY AT FRONT AREAWAY

2026-03-21 ▼

Violation ID: #18727436

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-21T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL TREAD, THE 1ST FROM BOTTOM UP AT THE SECOND EXTERIOR STAIRCASE FROM EAST AT BASEMENT LEADING TO 1ST STORY AT FRONT AREAWAY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM SOUTH WALL TO BUILDING FRONT IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-02-05 ▼

Violation ID: #18621429

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM SOUTH WALL TO BUILDING FRONT IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

2026-03-21 ▼

Violation ID: #18727437

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-21T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

2026-02-21 ▼

Violation ID: #18660404

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-21T00:00:00.000

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 507 East 81st Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Upper East Side in the last 12 months.

Average building in Upper East Side

133

This building

NYC Average

📊 That's 66.5× the Upper East Side average · top 24% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 133 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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