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143 West 81 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1012120017 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP2
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s3
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 86% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 16.7. In ZIP 10024, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 2% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations2 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2000-10-01.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 2).

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Curb Condition (1) · Noise (1) · Abandoned Vehicle (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1887)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS, INC.
Head officerSTEVEN SHAPIRO
Managing agentSEQUOIA PROPERTY MGMT CORP
Last registered2025-10-11

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,751,200 $1,688,040
2026$4,337,000 $1,951,650
2027$4,446,000 $2,000,700

The city's market estimate has risen 19% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway79 St — 1 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
81 St-Museum of Natural History — B C · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Amsterdam Av / W 81 St — M7 M11 · 450 ft
Citi BikeAmsterdam Ave & W 82 St · 500 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 009 Sarah Anderson. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

143 West 81 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

4 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 1 of them about heat or hot water.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by SEQUOIA PROPERTY MGMT CORP — 25 buildings, 1,137 units. Grades across the portfolio: A22 · B2 · C1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
442 Hudson Street MN169 A
39 East 29 Street MN141 A
11 East 29 Street MN138 A
120 Greenwich Street MN103 A
311 West Broadway MN67 A
462 West 58 Street MN67 A
295 West 11 Street MN60 A
342 East 81 Street MN41 A
74 5 Avenue MN36 A
119 West 71 Street MN36 A
708 Greenwich Street MN34 A
27 Prospect Park West BK32 A
10 West 86 Street MN30 A
16 Hudson Street MN25 B
223 East 50 Street MN24 A
11 Charlton Street MN20 B
332 West 85 Street MN20 A
415 Washington Street MN20 A
145 President Street BK17 A
147 West 22 Street MN16 A
128 East 16 Street MN13 A
62 East 1 Street MN10 A
134 West 73 Street MN9 A
1643 2 Avenue MN6 A
143 West 81 Street MN3 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $100,000 on 2006-08-18 (lender: Emigrant Funding Corporation). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2017-01-24RPTT&RET $2,625,000 — from BERNASCONI, YASMINA; BERNASCONI, LUCA to METRIKIN, AARON S; METRIKIN, MEGAN $2,625,000
2016-11-08Sold for $2,625,000 $2,625,000 $875,000
2012-01-19RPTT&RET $1,995,000 — from STALEY, CARA S; TETU, PATRICK to BERNASCONI, YASMINA; BERNACONI, LUCA $1,995,000
2006-08-18AL&R $100,000 — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION to 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS, INC. $100,000
2006-08-18Mortgage $100,000 — from 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS, INC. to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION $100,000
2005-09-13RPTT&RET $899,000 — from MCARTHUR, KATHERINA; LEVIN, JOHN to BUZIN, HEATH; TEW, WILLIAM $899,000
2005-01-24RPTT&RET $610,000 — from BERGERON, SUKI to HAY, COURI $610,000
2004-08-17RPTT $725,000 — from KARMAZIN , KIRA to MCARTHUR, KATNERINA; LEVIN , JOHN $725,000
1982-10-01Mortgage $120,000 — from 143-145 W. 81ST CORP. to MASPETH FED/SAV/LN/ASSCN $120,000

Ten-year activity

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Housing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20170123
20180011
20191012
20203025
20212002
20223025
20231012
20247018
20252024
20260202
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-09-21Mortgage satisfied — from 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS INC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
2026-09-21TL&R — from 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS INC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
2025-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-25Rodent inspection: Passed

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-21Mortgage satisfied — from 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS INC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
2026-09-21TL&R — from 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS INC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
2025
2025-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-10-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-09-11311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2024
2024-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-10-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-07-20311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2024-04-01HPD class A: (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 HPD
2024-03-20311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2024-01-04311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-01-04Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023
2023-10-23Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-08-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-05-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-04-15Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-02-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-02-16HPD class A: (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 HPD
2021
2021-11-06311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-03-14311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020
2020-12-18311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2020-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-11-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2020-09-25Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2020-01-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019
2019-05-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-01-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-09-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-11-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-24RPTT&RET $2,625,000 — from BERNASCONI, YASMINA; BERNASCONI, LUCA to METRIKIN, AARON S; METRIKIN, MEGAN$2,625,000
2016
2016-11-08Sold for $2,625,000$2,625,000
2016-09-27311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2016-09-27DOB complaint, category ?
2016-03-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-11-25311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2014-06-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-05-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-04-21Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2012-03-21Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2012-01-19RPTT&RET $1,995,000 — from STALEY, CARA S; TETU, PATRICK to BERNASCONI, YASMINA; BERNACONI, LUCA$1,995,000
2011
2011-09-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-09-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-06-02Permit PL — ISSUED
2010-05-14311: Asbestos — Asbestos Complaint (B1)
2009
2009-11-04DOB complaint, category ?
2009-10-06DOB complaint, category ?
2009-05-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-05-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-04-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-02-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2008
2008-09-29Job filed: APPLICATION IS FILED FOR STRUCTURAL WORK, CREATE FLOOR OPENING FOR NEW CONVENIENCE STAIRS, EXCAVATION AND FOUNDATION WORK AT CELLAR IN CONJUNCTION WIT$150,000
2008-05-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2007
2007-10-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-08-09Job filed: APPLICATION IS FILED TO COMBINE TWO DUPLEX APARTMENTS, INTO A SINGLE DUPLEX DW ELLING UNIT. REMOVE AND INSTALL INTERIOR PARTITIONS, NEW CONVENIENCE S$439,000
2006
2006-08-18AL&R $100,000 — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION to 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS, INC.$100,000
2006-08-18Mortgage $100,000 — from 143 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS, INC. to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION$100,000
2005
2005-09-13RPTT&RET $899,000 — from MCARTHUR, KATHERINA; LEVIN, JOHN to BUZIN, HEATH; TEW, WILLIAM$899,000
2005-01-24RPTT&RET $610,000 — from BERGERON, SUKI to HAY, COURI$610,000
2004
2004-08-17RPTT $725,000 — from KARMAZIN , KIRA to MCARTHUR, KATNERINA; LEVIN , JOHN$725,000
2003
2003-08-05Permit AL — ISSUED
2003-08-01Job filed: Replace and repair fire damaged rafters and sheating. Replace shingles to match existing. No change to use egress or occupancy under this applicatio$5,000
2003-08-01Job filed: Replace and repair fire damaged rafters and sheating. Replace shingles to match existing. No change to use egress or occupancy under this applicatio$5,000
2003-06-09Permit EQ — ISSUED
2003-06-04Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK BRID GE 20'DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHED T O COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO MATERIAL OR
2000
2000-12-27Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-12-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-11-28Job filed: Combine rear duplex apartment with front duplex apartment on 5th floor by removing demising wall between apartments and removing kitchen fixtures all $20,000
2000-10-01HPD class A: § 27-2050 ADM CODE MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES A COPY OF THE SPRINKLER TEST FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
2000-10-01HPD class C: § 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 H
1995
1995-05-26WSAT — from 143-145 WEST 81ST CORP. to WOODSIDE SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION
1990
1990-05-29SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRSVN COMMSN
1988
1988-03-30Mortgage satisfied — from 143-145 WEST 81ST CORP to MASPETH FED SVGS LNASOC
1988-03-29Agreement — from SCHWARZFELD, GANFER&SHOR to 143 WEST 81ST OWRS INC
1988-03-29Mortgage assigned — from ASTORIA FDRL SV&LN ASN to SCHWARZFELD, GANFER&SHOR
1988-03-29Deed — from 81ST ST GROUP to 143 WEST 81ST OWRS INC
1985
1985-11-26Deed — from 143-145 WEST 81ST CORP to 81ST ST GROUP
1982
1982-10-01Mortgage satisfied — from 143-145 W.81ST CORP. to MC QUOID, HELEN
1982-10-01Mortgage $120,000 — from 143-145 W. 81ST CORP. to MASPETH FED/SAV/LN/ASSCN$120,000
1970
1970-05-05Mortgage — from MCTUOID, HELEN to WOODSIDE SAV LN ASSOC
1970-05-05Mortgage — from 143- 145 WEST 81 STCORP to WOODSIDE SAVINGS ANDLOA; ASOCATIPN
1969
1969-11-18Mortgage — from 143-145 WEST 81 ST CORP to MC QUOID HELEN
1969-11-17Deed — from MC QUOID, HELEN to 143- 145 WEST 81 STCOR

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