The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 75% 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 5. In ZIP 10028, 79% of residential buildings hold an A and
3% 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
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
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
1 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Abandoned Vehicle (1).
Filed construction activity
$161,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (5 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. 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 (1884)
Yes
Six or more residential units (6)
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)
10 E 81 REALTY CORP
Head officer
JAMES LEVITAS
Managing agent
TRI-STAR EQUITIES
Last registered
2025-10-28
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
$3,941,000
$1,773,450
2026
$4,729,000
$2,128,050
2027
$5,675,000
$2,553,750
The city's market estimate has risen
44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
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
77 St — 6 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: none 86 St — 4 5 6 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Uptown local only)
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 5 Av / E 81 St — M1 M2 M3 M4 · 300 ft
Citi Bike
Madison Ave & E 82 St · 400 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.
1 311 service request from this address in the last three years.
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: $48,127 on
1993-12-14 (lender: Independence Savingsbk). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2023-06-16
RPTT&RET $1,170,000 — from MCLEAN, SOPHIE to TATUM SIRRINE, BEKAH
$1,170,000
2023-06-06
Sold for $1,170,000
$1,170,000
$195,000
2021-10-13
RPTT&RET $1,350,000 — from JAMES, TERYCE ANNE; BRUMEY, SANFORD A to LARSEN, THOMAS BLAKENEY HELVIK; SVENONIUS, ALVA LINNEA
$1,350,000
2021-10-05
Sold for $1,350,000
$1,350,000
$225,000
2017-01-09
RPTT&RET $1,725,000 — from JUDGE, RAJINDER to DEHONDT, ANDRE; WANG, JUNAN
$1,725,000
2016-12-20
Sold for $1,725,000
$1,725,000
$287,500
2015-09-29
RPTT&RET $2,650,000 — from PUCCIO, KATHRYN to LACHENMANN, DAVID
$2,650,000
2014-05-12
RPTT&RET $1,500,000 — from KARLSRUD, KAREN M to JAMES, TERYCE A; BRUMLEY, SANFORD A
$1,500,000
2006-09-26
RPTT&RET $1,145,000 — from BOYER, MICHIKO; BOYER, EDWARD to MCLEAN, SOPHIE
$1,145,000
1993-12-14
Mortgage $48,127 — from 10 E. 81 REALTY CORP. to INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBK
$48,127
1992-03-10
Mortgage $8,196 — from 10 E. 81 REALTY CORP to FLUSHING SVGS BANK
$8,196
Ten-year activity
1050
9
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
4
0
1
1
3
9
2018
1
0
2
0
3
6
2019
2
0
2
0
2
6
2020
0
0
1
0
2
3
2021
0
0
3
2
0
5
2022
4
0
2
0
2
8
2023
0
1
3
2
1
7
2024
0
0
2
0
3
5
2025
0
0
3
0
1
4
2026
0
0
0
0
1
1
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2024-11-22HPD 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
2024-08-20Boiler inspection
2024-02-14Elevator permit: Modernize Elevator Per Device Job Description. All work to comply with Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators ASME A17.1-2013, P$56,830
2024-01-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-09-29311: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2023-09-29311: Water Leak — Heavy Flow
2023-09-29Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2023-06-16RPTT&RET $1,170,000 — from MCLEAN, SOPHIE to TATUM SIRRINE, BEKAH$1,170,000
2023-06-06Sold for $1,170,000$1,170,000
2023-01-03Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-10-30311: Encampment — N/A
2022-02-18Permit Boiler Equipment — Signed-off
2022-02-18Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-02-15Elevator permit: Modernize elevator as per "Device Job Description".$113,813
2022-02-10Job filed: Replace existing boiler with new Lochinvar KBX500 gas fired boiler 500,000 btu CSA#1502-81 in cellar. This work coincides with LAA # M00623991$8,000
2022-02-10Job filed: Plumbing work filed in conjunction with the gas fired boiler replacement work, installation of a B&G Plate heat exchanger Model BP411-30LP for domesti$5,000
2022-01-13Elevator permit: Modernize elevator as per "Device Job Description".$113,813
2021
2021-12-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-11-06311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-11-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-10-13RPTT&RET $1,350,000 — from JAMES, TERYCE ANNE; BRUMEY, SANFORD A to LARSEN, THOMAS BLAKENEY HELVIK; SVENONIUS, ALVA LINNEA$1,350,000
2021-10-05Sold for $1,350,000$1,350,000
2020
2020-12-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-06-22Boiler inspection
2020-02-11Elevator permit: Modernize elevator #1P21271, as per "Device Job Description". All work to comply with ASME A17.1-2000/03, Chapter 30 of 2014 BC, A$166,000
2019
2019-12-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-11-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-09-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2019-05-23Job filed: LIMITED STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM UPGRADE; REMOVAL OF EXISTING SUMP PUMPS AND EXISTING DRAIN PIPING; INSTALL NEW STORM DRAINAGE PIPING TO EXISTING D$28,000
2019-03-07Boiler inspection
2019-02-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-12-09311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2018-10-09HPD 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
2018-09-07Permit PL — ISSUED
2018-07-11Boiler inspection
2018-04-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-10-13Boiler inspection
2017-09-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-08-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-08-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-07-15311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2017-04-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-18Job filed: FILING TO REPLACE CHIMNEY/FIREPLACE AND PIPING AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. THANK Y$60,000
2017-01-18Job filed: FILING TO REPLACE CHIMNEY/FIREPLACE AND PIPING AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. THANK Y$60,000
2017-01-09RPTT&RET $1,725,000 — from JUDGE, RAJINDER to DEHONDT, ANDRE; WANG, JUNAN$1,725,000
2016
2016-12-20Sold for $1,725,000$1,725,000
2016-11-14DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2016-10-25HPD 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
2016-07-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-01-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2015
2015-11-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-09-29RPTT&RET $2,650,000 — from PUCCIO, KATHRYN to LACHENMANN, DAVID$2,650,000
2015-09-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-09-10Permit PL — ISSUED
2015-09-08Job filed: REPLACE GAS-FIRED BOILER AND HOT WATER HEATER WITH (1) GAS-FIRED BOILER AND (1) INDIRECT HOT WATER HEATER AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OC$40,500
2014
2014-05-30DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2014-05-12RPTT&RET $1,500,000 — from KARLSRUD, KAREN M to JAMES, TERYCE A; BRUMLEY, SANFORD A$1,500,000
2013
2013-08-21DOB violation E:
2012
2012-12-06DOB violation E:
2012-07-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-12-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-12-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2009-10-16Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVYDUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION
2009-10-15Job filed: ERECT PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLAN AT 10 EAST 81 STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE,
2008
2008-07-15DOB violation E:
2007
2007-11-07ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 83P07,84P07.83P-PROVIDE ACCESS FOR DOB INSPECTOR FOR PROPER & SAFE INPSECTION.*84P-PERSON ANSWERED INTERCOM & DENIED MY ACCESS TO $2,500
2007-11-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-08-27DOB violation E:
2007-08-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-08-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-08-02Job filed: DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION OF PARTITINSRENOVATION OF BATH AND KITICHEN REMOVAL OF 1 POWEDER ROOM NO CHANGES$124,000
2006
2006-11-27Job filed: Filing herewith for demolition and installation of interior non load bearing partitions and minor plumbing modifications as per plans. No change to u$124,000
2006-09-26RPTT&RET $1,145,000 — from BOYER, MICHIKO; BOYER, EDWARD to MCLEAN, SOPHIE$1,145,000
2005
2005-05-31DOB violation E:
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-08-01DOB violation E:
2003-05-28Agreement — from 10 EAST 81 REALTY CORP., to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY REALTY CORP.
2003-05-28Mortgage assigned — from INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY REALTY CORP.
2000
2000-04-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-04-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-01-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-01-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-01-14Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-12-14Mortgage assigned — from FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK to INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBK
1993-12-14Agreement — from 10 E. 81 REALTY CORP to INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBNK
1993-12-14Mortgage $48,127 — from 10 E. 81 REALTY CORP. to INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBK$48,127
1992
1992-03-10Mortgage $8,196 — from 10 E. 81 REALTY CORP to FLUSHING SVGS BANK$8,196
1987
1987-04-13HPD class A: D26-22.03 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPE
1987-04-13HPD class A: D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT STAIR ALL STYS PUB HALL.
1987-04-13HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF GARBAGE PAILS WOOD TABLE AT METER ROOM CELLAR FRONT.
1979
1979-08-27Deed — from 81ST INVESTORS CORP to 10 E 81 REALTY CORP
1979-08-27Agreement — from 10 E 81 REALTY CORP to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK
1978
1978-01-30LDMK — from METROPOLITAN MUSEUMETAL to COMMISSION OF THE CTY NY
1977
1977-08-01RTXL — from VAN DER LOAN, P K DECD
1977-08-01RTXL — from VAN DER LOAN, P K DECD
1977-08-01Mortgage — from 81ST INVESTORS CORP to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK
1977-08-01Deed — from VAN DER LOAN, P K EX to 81ST INVESTORS CORP