209 East 81 Street,Manhattan, NY 10028
20 Units
•Built in 1920
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 209 East 81 Street
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Recent reviews for 209 East 81 Street, Manhattan, emphasize its convenient location and affordability but strongly criticize the building's poor maintenance. Tenants report severe issues with pest infestations, insufficient heating, unreliable garbage management, and deteriorating infrastructure such as drafty doors and peeling paint. The absence of an on-site superintendent and unresponsive, distant landlords further exacerbate residents' frustrations. Noise levels and neighbor relations receive mixed feedback, but overall, management's lack of proactive care and slow maintenance responses undermine tenant satisfaction. Renters advise significant building repairs, consistent pest control, and improved management presence to enhance living conditions.
Reviews (3)
1.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Literally the worst place to live EVER
Former Tenant
Pros:
almost nothing to say here
Cons:
- it is infested with MICE - even if you get an exterminator (which the landlord did for me but was the cheapest one out there) there were mice continuously (and I am an extremely clean person - never put food out either, especially due to this reason)
- the heater BARELY works??? it will be the coldest day in winter and the heater will turn on maybe twice that day if you're lucky. landlord told me to get a space heater
- the landlord lives in long island so if you ever need something fixed quickly you just won't. it will take him at least till the weekend to come 'check on it'. nice guy but like not helpful at all
- there was an intruder living upstairs for weeks because the landlord didn't file a complaint with the police - like what?
- the super is a major creep - good luck if you're a girl. and all he does is take out the trash and does not help with your apartment so i'm not even sure he should be called the "super"??
- the list could go on and on
- the heater BARELY works??? it will be the coldest day in winter and the heater will turn on maybe twice that day if you're lucky. landlord told me to get a space heater
- the landlord lives in long island so if you ever need something fixed quickly you just won't. it will take him at least till the weekend to come 'check on it'. nice guy but like not helpful at all
- there was an intruder living upstairs for weeks because the landlord didn't file a complaint with the police - like what?
- the super is a major creep - good luck if you're a girl. and all he does is take out the trash and does not help with your apartment so i'm not even sure he should be called the "super"??
- the list could go on and on
Advice to owner:
maybe fix the building properly so you dont have to keep getting called to it every weekend? and also maybe replace the super
1.88 stars
Over 1 year ago
Needs a LOT of help / updates
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighborhood - walkable to everything. Elevator
Cons:
Needs serious updates throughout - entryway falling apart, doors are drafty, peeling paint. No pest control. Intercom/buzzer system old and unreliable. No onsite super, and the person they claim helps with maintenance is hard to reach, mostly rude and doesn’t seem interested in actually completing jobs.
Advice to owner:
Put some effort and care into your building. Actually visit the property so you have a firsthand view of what your tenants see and experience everyday.
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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 209 East 81 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.7 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
7
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 04, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
2
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 03, 2018: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st 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 03, 2018: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
2
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
A
Alex Darian
1.8(3)
Agent•
1 Property•20 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
R
Ron Speight
1.8(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•20 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
K
Ken Darian C/o Barber Shop
1.8(3)
1 Property•20 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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