Would renters recommend 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

0% of tenants who reviewed 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

25% of tenants who reviewed 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have any open violations?

This building has 21 open violations.

What are the biggest complaints about 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

Tenants rated cleanliness, heat, neighbors, owner responsiveness, pest control and water pressure below average at this building.

In the past year, did any apartments in 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have bedbug infestations?

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

Is 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is pet friendly.

When was 227 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1910, this building has 13 units and 5 floors.

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227 East 81 Street

Yorkville, Manhattan, NY 10028

13 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

2.3

4 reviews

Good cause building

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

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Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 227 East 81 Street

227 East 81 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 2.3/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending it and 25% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 21 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 4, 2026. Managed by Pearl Road Management Corp., the building at 227 East 81 Street in Yorkville, Manhattan has 5 floors and 13 units. Built in 1910, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Yorkville is a residential area of Manhattan. The Q, 6, 4, and 5 subway lines are close by, providing service through the Upper East Side. Ratings, reviews, and public records for this building can be reviewed here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 227 East 81 Street reveal significant issues with management and apartment conditions, overshadowing its favorable location. Many tenants report poor cleanliness upon move-in, persistent pest problems, and unresponsive management, leading to dissatisfaction. While some appreciate the spacious units and decent kitchen appliances, thin walls contribute to a noisy environment, making it hard to enjoy. Maintenance requests are often slow to resolve, and challenges with heat management and water pressure have been noted. Overall, prospective renters should approach with caution, as many current residents do not recommend this building due to these recurring concerns.

Reviews of 227 East 81 Street

Former tenant·19 minutes ago

Bad Management, Negligent

Pros

Nice unit, good location

Cons

Horrible management Dated apartments

Former tenant·3 months ago

Avoid if possible

Pros

They do get someone to try to "fix" this issue in your apartment relatively quickly. Whether they actually resolve this issue fast is a whole other issue.

Cons

Apartment was not cleaned before move in. It was quite gross. Had a wasp nest in the wall of the bathroom that took them 2 weeks to resolve. Almost every appliance has broken during my 1 year lease (including the radiator, which leaked for a week or 2 straight). Definitely paying too much for the apartment. Also the management is mean, try to get them to email you instead of randomly calling.

Advice to the owners

Update and clean our the apartment before the next tenant moves in.

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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 7 days ago

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

Building average1.61Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class 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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Bad Management, Negligent

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Avoid if possible

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