Would renters recommend 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

67% of tenants who reviewed 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

67% of tenants who reviewed 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have any open violations?

This building has 1 open violation.

When was 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1900, this building has 20 units and 5 floors.

In the past year, did any apartments in 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 have bedbug infestations?

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

How noisy is 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

Tenants rated noise levels above average at this building.

Has 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 had any evictions?

This building has no recorded evictions.

Is 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 good cause eviction protected?

529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is covered by good cause eviction protections.

Who owns or manages 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028?

529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 is owned or managed by 5 On 81 Owner LLC.

Is 529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 rent-stabilized?

529 East 81 Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 has rent-stabilized units.

529 East 81 Street

Yorkville, Manhattan, NY 10028

20 units·5 floors·Built in 1900

3.8

3 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.

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 11 hours ago

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

Building average0.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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About 529 East 81 Street

529 East 81 Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.8/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending it and 67% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated October 28, 2026. This 5-floor, 20-unit building at 529 East 81 Street in Yorkville, Manhattan was built in 1900 and is managed by 5 On 81 Owner LLC. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Manhattan. Yorkville is a residential area of Manhattan. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The Q subway line is close by, providing service along the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Recent reviews of 529 East 81 Street in Manhattan highlight a generally quiet and well-managed building with a helpful and responsive super, Alfonso, who is highly praised. Tenants appreciate good pest control efforts, decent heating, soundproof units, and convenient laundry facilities. The neighborhood is quiet, and the management is attentive. However, the building shows signs of aging, especially hallways needing renovation, and some units suffer from poor natural lighting. Issues such as roach infestations and pigeon droppings have been reported, alongside occasional noise disturbances. The location's distance from transit is a drawback for some residents.

Reviews of 529 East 81 Street

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

OK place to live

Pros

The super is really helpful. The street is pretty quiet and the soundproofing of the unit is quite good. Laundry in the basement is convenient.

Cons

Had a lot of issues with roaches and pigeon droppings. The location is far away from transit. The building is old, especially the hallway could use some renovation.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Amazing super

Pros

Best super, Alfonso. The management is very responsive. Quiet building. Great wiring,

Cons

Some units are dark

Advice to the owners

Give Alfonso an award!

Building owners and associates

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Scott Berman
3.8(3)
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1 building
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Alfonso Mcdonald
4.1(7)
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5 buildings
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5 On 81 Owner Llc
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Moishe Begun
3.8(3)
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1 building

Scott Berman

3.8(3)

1 building

Alfonso Mcdonald

4.1(7)

5 buildings

5 On 81 Owner Llc

4.1(7)

5 buildings

Moishe Begun

3.8(3)

1 building

529 East 81 Street

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