Does 81 Bowery, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 81 Bowery, Manhattan currently has 25 open HPD housing violations: 5 Class A (non-hazardous), 11 Class B (hazardous), and 9 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated September 16, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 81 Bowery, Manhattan received?

81 Bowery, Manhattan has received 2 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 2 complaints.

Is 81 Bowery, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 81 Bowery, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 9 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 81 Bowery, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 81 Bowery, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (2 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 81 Bowery, Manhattan?

Yes. 81 Bowery, Manhattan currently has 9 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 81 Bowery, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 81 Bowery, Manhattan was filed on November 11, 2025. In total, 2 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 81 Bowery, Manhattan?

81 Bowery, Manhattan currently has 25 open HPD violations: 5 Class A (non-hazardous), 11 Class B (hazardous), and 9 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.

Who do I contact about violations at 81 Bowery, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 81 Bowery, 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.

81 Bowery, Manhattan

Q: Is 81 Bowery, Manhattan a good building to rent?

81 Bowery, Manhattan has 9 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.

📍 Lower East Side, Manhattan Built 1910 5 units Class K4 Commercial

Registered to DONALD LEE Corporation HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

25 Open Violations

9C 11B 5A

2 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 9 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

⚠️ This is a commercial property. Complaint records and housing code violation reports may be incomplete.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

2(100%)

📅 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

29 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-09-10 Most Recent Date

2026-09-10 Initial Passed

2026-03-06 Initial Passed

2025-11-07 Initial Passed

2025-09-08 Initial Passed

2025-05-08 Compliance Passed

2025-03-07 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2024-09-09 Initial Passed

2024-03-11 Initial Passed

2023-09-12 Initial Passed

2023-03-09 Initial Passed

2022-10-07 Compliance Passed

2022-09-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2022-04-04 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2022-03-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2021-03-25 Initial Passed

2020-02-26 Initial Passed

2019-09-09 Initial Passed

2019-03-07 Initial Passed

2018-09-19 Initial Passed

2018-03-06 Initial Passed

2017-09-07 Initial Passed

2016-12-23 Initial Passed

2016-05-03 Initial Passed

2015-03-25 Initial Passed

2014-04-11 Initial Passed

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

5 Class A

11 Class B

9 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Active mice infestation 2026-02-19

Class C Active roach infestation 2026-02-19

See all 25 violations ▼

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671206

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671205

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE ESCAPE LOWER WINDOW SASH SPRING BALANCE AT 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH TO WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671234

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE ESCAPE LOWER WINDOW SASH SPRING BALANCE AT 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH TO WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGES AT BOILER ROOM, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671225

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGES AT BOILER ROOM, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT FIRE ESCAPE LOWER WINDOW SASH 4TH WINDOW FROM SOUTH TO WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671210

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT FIRE ESCAPE LOWER WINDOW SASH 4TH WINDOW FROM SOUTH TO WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671230

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WEST 3RD WINDOW GLASS PANE FROM SOUTH AT LOWER SASH AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245573

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WEST 3RD WINDOW GLASS PANE FROM SOUTH AT LOWER SASH AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING HASP AND EYE CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED LOCATED AT B-ROOM 29, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245559

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING HASP AND EYE CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED LOCATED AT B-ROOM 29, 4th STORY

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WEST 4TH WINDOW GLASS PANE FROM SOUTH AT LOWER SASH AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245574

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WEST 4TH WINDOW GLASS PANE FROM SOUTH AT LOWER SASH AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE WATER CLOSET TANK LID AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671221

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE WATER CLOSET TANK LID AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE-RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671232

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE-RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671207

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671208

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT FIRE ESCAPE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 3TH WINDOW FROM SOUTH TO WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671211

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT FIRE ESCAPE LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 3TH WINDOW FROM SOUTH TO WEST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES ELECTRIC LIGHT AT CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671216

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES ELECTRIC LIGHT AT CEILING AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671229

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CLOTHES AND HOUSE HOLD ITEMS FRONT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671236

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CLOTHES AND HOUSE HOLD ITEMS FRONT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM, 4th STORY, SECTION ''CUBICLE 14''

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671238

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS LOCATED AT B-ROOM, 4th STORY, SECTION ''CUBICLE 14''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL HOT PLATE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 11, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245168

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL HOT PLATE LOCATED AT B-ROOM 11, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245580

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE AT ALLFLOORS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671214

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE AT ALLFLOORS AND HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671233

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2026-02-19 ▼

Violation ID: #18671212

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class A § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GARBAGE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245581

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE GARBAGE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND ALL WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2025-09-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18245577

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND ALL WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

⚠️ 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 81 Bowery, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Lower East Side in the last 12 months.

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NYC Average

📊 That's 0.7× the Lower East Side average · top 19% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 9 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 2 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 September 16, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: September 16, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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