The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 53% 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 14.4. 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
Open HPD violations
19 total — 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 14 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 2011-10-29.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
2 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Rodent (2) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1) · Noise (1) · Lead (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
Yes
Built before 1974 (1914)
Yes
Six or more residential units (10)
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)
517 EAST 81ST STREET LLC
Head officer
LILI KALIMIAN
Managing agent
BLACK DIAMOND EQUITY MANAGEMENT INC.
Last registered
2025-09-10
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
$6,724,800
$3,026,160
2026
$8,070,000
$3,631,500
2027
$7,918,000
$3,563,100
The city's market estimate has risen
18% 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
86 St — Q · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: York Av / E 82 St — M31 · 350 ft
Citi Bike
E 82 St & East End Ave · 450 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.
5 311 service requests 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.
2024-06-17HPD class A: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... .... APPROX 5 SQ FT AT EAST WALL. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATE
2024-06-17HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT AP
2024-06-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-05-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-05-03311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2023
2023-12-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-12-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-10-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-10-17Boiler inspection
2023-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022
2022-10-17HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2022-10-17HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st ST
2022-10-17HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2022-10-17HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM N
2022-10-17HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E,
2022-10-17HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY,
2022-02-15HPD 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
2022-01-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-12-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-12-01311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-10-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-10-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-03-31Boiler inspection
2021-03-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020
2020-08-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-23311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-04-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-03-10Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-01311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2019-12-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-07-20Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2017-06-02Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2017-05-24Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2017-05-18Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2017-05-10Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2017-05-04Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2017-04-29Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2017-04-07Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2016
2016-10-21Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2016-08-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2016-07-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2016-06-29311: Rodent — Mouse Sighting
2016-06-29DOB complaint, category ?
2016-06-29DOB complaint, category ?
2016-03-02HPD class C: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4W, 4th STORY, 1st APARTME
2016-02-29311: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2016-02-29Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2016-02-25HPD class B: SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTME
2016-02-09311: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2016-02-09Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2016-02-03311: Indoor Air Quality — Chemical Vapors/Gases/Odors
2015
2015-12-08311: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2015-12-08311: ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
2015-12-08311: APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR
2015-12-08311: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL AND RETURN BUZZER/ INTERCOM SYSTEM LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, APART
2015-12-08HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE DOOR LOCK ON BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE EXTENSION CORDS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2015-12-08HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING, WALLS, DOORS AND TRIM IN THE ENTIRE
2015-12-08HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE EXTENSION CORDS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STOR
2015-12-08HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED A
2015-12-08Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2015-12-08Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2015-12-08Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
2015-05-19Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015-05-02311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2014
2014-01-08311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2014-01-08Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2013
2013-04-23311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-04-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-01-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-01-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012
2012-10-09311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-10-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-09-18311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2012-09-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY STROLLERS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2012-09-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY
2012-09-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT3W, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTME
2012-09-02311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-09-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-07-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-04-10SAGE — from 517 EAST 81ST STREET LLC
2012-01-16311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-16311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-16Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-01-16Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-01-09311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-01-04HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 7th ROOM FR
2012-01-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-03311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2012-01-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-01-03Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2012-01-02311: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2012-01-02311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2012-01-02311: PAINT - PLASTER — CEILING
2012-01-02311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-02311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — MOLD
2012-01-02311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2012-01-02311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2012-01-02311: PAINT - PLASTER — WALLS
2012-01-02Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2012-01-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-22Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-21Deed — from KALIMIAN, LILI
2011-12-21Deed — from ESTATE OF ATAOLLAH KALIMIAN; LILI KALIMIAN, AS EXECUTRIX to KALIMIAN, LILI
2011-12-13311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-13311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-13Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-13Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-12311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-08City emergency repair (OMO): as per mini rc (apt#3-w) supply and install total (1) and repair (3) existing window guards as follows (4) throughout th$50
2011-11-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-11-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-10-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT
2011-10-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FR
2011-10-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
2011-10-29HPD class C: SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING
2011-10-29HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3W, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM
2011-10-27311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-10-27Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-10-05311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOW GUARDS
2011-10-05311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-10-05Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-10-05Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOW GUARDS
2011-10-04Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-08-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-08-23Job filed: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO APARTMENT 1W / 1ST FL. NEW RECREATION ROOM AT CELLAR. PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$80,000
2011-08-23Job filed: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO APARTMENT 1W / 1ST FL. NEW RECREATION ROOM AT CELLAR. PARTITIONS AND PLUMBING. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$80,000
2010
2010-11-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-08-30311: Water Conservation — Illegal Use Of Hose - Private Residence (CCR)