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171 E 81 St
Upper East Side

171 E 81 St,
Manhattan, NY 10028

21 Units

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Built in 1925

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6 Floors

4.4(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 171 E 81 St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 171 E 81 St highlight its excellent Upper East Side location close to subways and Central Park, with a residential and homey atmosphere. Tenants appreciate the attentive super and well-maintained, clean building with good amenities like elevators and in-unit washers/dryers. Despite generally responsive management, some renters report occasional pest sightings and loud neighbors, especially families with children. Noise levels vary depending on unit exposure, with street-facing rooms being louder. A few concerns about difficult neighbors have been noted, but overall tenants find the building safe, comfortable, and recommend it for its convenience and well-kept features.

    Reviews (4)

    1 month ago
    Decent building on UES
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location
    Elevator
    Helpful super
    Cons:
    Cockroaches from time to time
    Very loud neighbors with kids
    Over 1 year ago
    Great Location, Great Neighborhood
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    I couldn't have been more pleased with living here. I was nervous to move to NYC, but this building/apartment was safe, spacious, and comfortable. The proximity to multiple subways AND Central Park is unbeatable. The Super is fantastic and very responsive. I can wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place on the UES.
    Cons:
    I don't have any complaints. It was a great first apartment in NYC.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 171 E 81 St is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.28 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 24, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 24, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 24, 2025: § 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 hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    R
    Rue Babb
    4.4(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    S
    Scott Berman
    4.4(4)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    T
    1430 Third Ave LLC
    4.4(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Moishe Begun
    4.4(4)
    Agent•
    1 Property•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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