The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 82% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 2.5. In ZIP 10024, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
2% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
3 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1987-03-27.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
No 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
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
Yes
Built before 1974 (1887)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)
133 WEST 81ST STREET OWNERS CORP
Head officer
DODI MEYER
Managing agent
SYNOPTIC MANAGEMENT CORP.
Last registered
2026-07-16
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$3,164,000
$1,423,800
2026
$3,797,000
$1,708,650
2027
$4,155,000
$1,869,750
The city's market estimate has risen
31% 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
Subway
79 St — 1 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-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
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: W 81 St / Columbus Av — M79-SBS BxM2 · 400 ft · Select Bus Service
Citi Bike
Amsterdam Ave & W 82 St · 600 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
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.
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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $39,188 on
1997-05-14 (lender: Bankers Federal Savings, FSB). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2018-08-15
RPTT&RET $949,250 — from HAYES, THOMAS to SOLENDER, MICHAEL
$949,250
2018-08-06
Sold for $949,250
$949,250
$118,656
2016-02-09
RPTT&RET $4,300,000 — from MCCANN, TIMOTHY ROY GWENT; DRURY, AMANDA JANE to SOLENDER, MICHAEL SAMUEL
$4,300,000
2016-01-05
Sold for $4,300,000
$4,300,000
$537,500
2010-10-04
RPTT&RET $2,245,000 — from SCHNEIDER, JASON J; SCHNEIDER, MELISSA to MCCANN, TIMOTHY ROY GWENT; DRURY, AMANDA JANE
$2,245,000
2008-03-13
RPTT&RET $965,000 — from TOLLINI, MICHAEL R to SCHNEIDER, MELISSA; SCHNEIDER, JASON J
$965,000
2004-09-16
RPTT $900,000 — from CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY to SCHNEIDER , JASON J
$900,000
2004-09-03
RPTT $610,000 — from CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY to TOLLINI, MICHAEL
$610,000
2004-09-03
RPTT $610,000 — from CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY to TOLLINI, MICHAEL
$610,000
1997-05-14
Mortgage $39,189 — from 133 W. 81ST STREET OWNERS CORP. to BANKERS FEDERAL SAVINGS, FSB
$39,189
1987-01-07
Mortgage $2,453 — from 133 WEST 81ST OWNRSCORP to CROSSLAND SAVINGS BK
$2,453
1985-07-22
Mortgage $162,356 — from CULPEN, HARRY S; CULPEN, DIANNE to GOLDOME FSB
$162,356
Ten-year activity
1050
2017
9
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
0
2
2
2018
1
4
2
2
9
2019
0
1
0
2
3
2020
0
3
0
2
5
2021
0
3
0
0
3
2022
0
3
0
2
5
2023
1
2
0
2
5
2024
0
2
0
2
4
2025
0
1
0
2
3
2026
0
2
0
0
2
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HPD 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
2025-12-17
Boiler inspection
The full timeline
2026
2026-05-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-04-29HPD 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
2025
2025-12-17Boiler inspection
2025-10-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-02-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024
2024-09-13Boiler inspection
2024-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
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
2023-03-16HPD 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
2022
2022-11-11311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2022-07-19Boiler inspection
2022-05-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-04-15Rodent inspection: Passed
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
2021-07-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-10-08Boiler inspection — defects found
2020-09-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2020-04-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-01-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-08-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-07-30Boiler inspection — defects found
2019-05-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2018
2018-10-10HPD class I: §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
2018-09-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-08-26311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2018-08-16311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2018-08-16311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2018-08-16DOB complaint, category ?
2018-08-15RPTT&RET $949,250 — from HAYES, THOMAS to SOLENDER, MICHAEL$949,250
2018-08-06Sold for $949,250$949,250
2018-01-31Boiler inspection
2017
2017-11-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-02-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-06-10311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2016-06-10311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2016-03-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-02-09RPTT&RET $4,300,000 — from MCCANN, TIMOTHY ROY GWENT; DRURY, AMANDA JANE to SOLENDER, MICHAEL SAMUEL$4,300,000
2016-01-05Sold for $4,300,000$4,300,000
2015
2015-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-06-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-05-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-02-20Mortgage satisfied — from 133 W. 81ST STREET OWNERS CORP to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIO
2012
2012-03-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-07-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-07-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-05-23Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-05-18Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-05-17Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33.
2011-05-17Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33.
2011-05-17Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33.
2011-02-11311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2010
2010-11-15Job filed: SCOPE OF WORK TO EXISTING TRIPLEX UNIT AT FLOORS 2, 3, & 4 TO INCLUDE MINOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING FOR POWDER ROOM, STAIR $46,000
2010-11-15Job filed: SCOPE OF WORK TO EXISTING TRIPLEX UNIT AT FLOORS 2, 3, & 4 TO INCLUDE MINOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING FOR POWDER ROOM, STAIR $46,000
2010-10-04RPTT&RET $2,245,000 — from SCHNEIDER, JASON J; SCHNEIDER, MELISSA to MCCANN, TIMOTHY ROY GWENT; DRURY, AMANDA JANE$2,245,000
2010-09-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-06-13311: Noise - Helicopter — Passing By
2010-06-09311: Noise - Helicopter — Hovering
2008
2008-07-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-07-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-04-08Job filed: COMBONATION OF TWO APT.'S INTO 1 WITH PLUMBING REVISIONS AND INSTALLATION CONVIENCE STAIR ON THE 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS. NO CHANGE TO USE OCCUPANCY $20,000
2008-03-13RPTT&RET $965,000 — from TOLLINI, MICHAEL R to SCHNEIDER, MELISSA; SCHNEIDER, JASON J$965,000
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-09-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-06-15Permit PL — ISSUED
2004
2004-09-16RPTT $900,000 — from CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY to SCHNEIDER , JASON J$900,000
2004-09-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-08Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APARTMENTS 3F-3R-4F AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. THIS APPLICATION TO BE PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED SEE COM$35,000
2004-09-08Job filed: HORIZONTAL CONNECTION OF APARTMENTS 2F AND 2R TO INCLUDE NEW KITCHEN AND COSMETIC IMPROVEMENTS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. THI$18,500
2004-09-08Job filed: HORIZONTAL CONNECTION OF APARTMENTS 2F AND 2R TO INCLUDE NEW KITCHEN AND COSMETIC IMPROVEMENTS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. THI$18,500
2004-09-08Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APARTMENTS 3F-3R-4F AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. THIS APPLICATION TO BE PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED SEE COM$35,000
2004-09-03RPTT $610,000 — from CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY to TOLLINI, MICHAEL$610,000
2004-09-03RPTT $610,000 — from CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY to TOLLINI, MICHAEL$610,000
1997-05-14Mortgage assigned — from 133 W. 81ST STREET OWNERS CORP. to BANKERS FEDERAL SAVINGS, FSB
1997-05-14Mortgage $39,189 — from 133 W. 81ST STREET OWNERS CORP. to BANKERS FEDERAL SAVINGS, FSB$39,189
1997-05-14Agreement — from 133 W. 81ST STREET OWNERS CORP. to BANKERS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB
1997-05-14Mortgage assigned — from STATE STREET BANK &TRUST COMPANY AS TRUS to BANKERS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB
1996
1996-06-25Mortgage assigned — from CROSSLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK to STATE STREET BANK &TRUST COMPANY AS TRUS
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1990
1990-05-29SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRSVN COMMSN
1987
1987-03-27HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER S
1987-03-27HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLER HEADS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.
1987-03-27HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF SCUTTLE RECESS 4 STY PUB
1987-01-07Mortgage satisfied — from 133 W. 81ST RLTY CORP to HELLMUTH OBATA & ETC
1987-01-07SAGE — from GOLDOME FSB
1987-01-07Deed — from CULPEN, HARRY S.; CULPEN, DIANNE to 133 W. 81 ST OWNRS CP
1987-01-07Mortgage assigned — from GOLDOME FSB to CROSSLAND SVGS FSB
1987-01-07PAT — from CULPEN, DIANNE to CULPEN, HARRY S
1987-01-07Agreement — from 133 W. 81ST ST OWNERS CP to CROSSLAND SAVINGS BANK
1987-01-07Mortgage $2,453 — from 133 WEST 81ST OWNRSCORP to CROSSLAND SAVINGS BK$2,453
1985
1985-07-22Agreement — from CULPEN, HARRY S; CULPEN, DIANNE to GOLDOME FSB
1985-07-22Mortgage assigned — from CUPLEN, DIANNE; CUPEN, HARRY S to GOLDOME FSB
1985-07-22Mortgage $162,356 — from CULPEN, HARRY S; CULPEN, DIANNE to GOLDOME FSB$162,356
1985-07-10SAGE — from CULPEN, HARRY S.
1983
1983-09-29Deed — from DIANNE M.CULPEN RLTYINC to CULPEN, HARRY S.; CULPEN, DIANNE
1982
1982-09-16Deed — from CULPEN, HARRY S.; CULPEN, DIANNE to DIANNE M.CULPEN RLTYINC
1979
1979-02-26Deed — from 133 W 81 ST REALTY CORP to CULPEN, DIANNE; CULPEN, HARRY S
1979-01-16Mortgage assigned — from CITIBANK N A to NEW YORK BANK FOR SAVING
1977
1977-12-08Mortgage — from 133 W 81 ST REALTY CORP to CITIBANK N A
1977-12-08Mortgage — from 133 W 81 ST REALTY CORP to HELLMUTH OBATA KASSABAUM
1977-12-08Deed — from KOKE, RICHARD J; KOKE, MARY to 133 W 81 ST REALTY CORP