Would renters recommend 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

86% of tenants who reviewed 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

72% of tenants who reviewed 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have any open violations?

This building has 30 open violations.

How noisy is 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 had any litigation cases?

This building has 6 housing court litigation cases.

In the past year, did any apartments in 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

When was 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1910, this building has 30 units and 6 floors.

Is 81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 rent-stabilized?

81 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 has rent-stabilized units.

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81 Orchard Street

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY 10002

30 units·6 floors·Built in 1910

3.7

7 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 81 Orchard Street

81 Orchard Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.7/5 across 7 reviews, with 86% recommending it and 72% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 30 open violations, and 6 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. This 6-floor, 30-unit building at 81 Orchard Street in the Lower East Side, Manhattan, was built in 1910 and is managed by 75 & 81 Orchard Associates, LLC. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The F, B, D, M, and J subway lines are nearby, providing service throughout Manhattan. The Lower East Side is a residential area of Manhattan. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Building ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on this page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 81 Orchard Street in Manhattan emphasize the building's excellent location and decent amenities, including central air, a mini dishwasher, and rooftop access. Residents appreciate their kind neighbors and quick maintenance responses, although some noted the occasional noise from the street. Concerns about management responsiveness and pest control are widespread, with several tenants experiencing issues with communication and maintenance delays. While the building offers a charming atmosphere with exposed brick and decent water pressure, prospective renters are advised to tour before committing, as some apartments can be overpriced and smaller than expected.

Reviews of 81 Orchard Street

Former tenant·just now

81 Orchard Review

Pros

We love our apartment. It is a reasonable price for the neighborhood. It has central air and a mini dishwasher and cute exposed brick! Maintenance is fairly quick!

Cons

A little loud but you’re on Orchard street so that is to be expected

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Overall good setup, ideal block location

Pros

Great location Nice rooftop Big windows in bedrooms Most bedrooms are quiet

Cons

Occasional bugs Tiny living room/kitchen

Building ratings

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

21Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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