243 East 81 Street,Manhattan, NY 10028
44 Units
•Built in 1910
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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Renters Recommendations
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 243 East 81 Street
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Recent reviews for 243 East 81st Street in Manhattan highlight the building's cleanliness, garbage management, and responsive maintenance staff as positives. Tenants appreciate regular pest control and quick owner responses. However, concerns include noise from thin walls, slow management replies, and outdated facilities like laundry machines and kitchens. Suggestions include better mold inspections and updated amenities like kitchen appliances. Overall, the building is praised for its cleanliness, affordability, and friendly neighbors, making it a desirable choice despite some minor drawbacks.
Reviews (10)
3.75 stars
11 months ago
Great Gem in the UES!
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building has laundry machines in the basement and building management/maintenance is fairly responsive.
Cons:
Basement units are susceptible to roaches and sometimes leaks during periods of heavy rain.
Advice to owner:
More thorough mold inspections and/or building seals to keep basement units dry.
3.12 stars
11 months ago
Pretty good place
Former Tenant
Pros:
The exterminator comes routinely.
Cons:
Management could reply faster.
Advice to owner:
n/a
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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 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 243 East 81 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.13 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
3
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
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jul 26, 2018: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at fire door , 5th story
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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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
F
Fred Mengoni
3.9(33)
4 Properties•225 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
G
Glory Jacinto
4.1(10)
Site Manager•
1 Property•44 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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