129 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028
BBL 1015100014 (Borough 1, Block 1510, Lot 14) · BIN 1047558 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
129 East 81st Street (Manhattan, NY 10028; tax lot BBL 1015100014) is an one-family home (building class A4: one-family city residence), built around 1920, on a 1,737 sq ft lot zoned C1-8X. City tax records list the owner as GIROUX, AMY; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 10, 2025 lists a price of $6,800,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $8,249,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- GIROUX, AMY
- Building class
- A4 · One-family city residence
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,737 sq ft · C1-8X
- Market value (DOF)
- $8,249,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $6,800,000 · 2025-07-10
- BBL
- 1015100014
- BIN
- 1047558
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “129 East 81st Street, Manhattan, NY 10028 (BBL 1015100014)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/129-east-81st-street-1015100014. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- GIROUX, AMYThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A4 – One-family city residenceThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2001, 1984.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,737 sq ft (17 ft × 102.17 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,740 sq ft
- Zoning
- C1-8XThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.15 built / 9.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 1015100014 (Borough 1, Block 1510, Lot 14) · BIN 1047558BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $8,249,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $494,940The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $455,636Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $8,249,000 | $494,940 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $8,648,000 | $518,880 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $7,083,000 | $424,980 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 10
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | DEED | $6,800,000 | Brown, Richard | Giroux, Richard; Giroux, Amy | 2025071600472004 |
| 2002-02-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gordon, Elizabeth G.; Gordon, Adam I. | Brown, Richard | FT_1230008086623 |
| 2000-01-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bryant, Alice Trustee; Bryant, Alice Charitable Remainder Unitrust | Gordon, Elizabeth G.; Gordon, Adam I. | FT_1220007011722 |
| 1999-10-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bryant, Alice | Bryant, Alice Charitable Remainder Unitrust; Bryant, Alice Trustee | FT_1130007011713 |
| 1977-09-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Raspberry Realty Inc | Bryant, Alice B | FT_1940008579494 |
| 1977-09-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bryant, Alice B | Raspberry Realty Inc | FT_1920008579492 |
| 1976-12-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | International Art Etal | Bryant, Alice E | FT_1050008568605 |
| 1972-11-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Picasso Arts Ltd | International Art Extal | FT_1040008511804 |
| 1972-11-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 129 E 81st St Corp | Picasso Arts Ltd | FT_1990008511799 |
| 1971-06-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Trandan Realty Inc | 129 East 81st St Corp | FT_1100008490510 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 1 open of 8
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2025-07-11 | 104794830 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2007-06-07 | $25,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2026-09-09 | M01278572-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-10-03 | $5,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-01-02 | 123105246 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-08-07 | $51,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2025-08-26 | 121390725 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-09-25 | $24,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-07-18 | 102786139 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-11-02 | $30,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2025-07-07 | 102782053 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2000-10-23 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-06-06 | 102627374 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-05-23 | $32,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-08-15 | 102640750 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2000-03-06 | $41,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 15
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | 2026-06-20 | M01278572-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing REPLACE GAS PIPING AND GAS METER IN CELLAR AREA AND CONNECT TO EXISTING APPLIANCES FILED UNDER SEPARATE APPLICATIONS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2025-07-11 | 2026-07-11 | 104794830 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-08-07 | 2018-04-01 | 123105246 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-10-01 | 2013-06-20 | 121390725 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-10-01 | 2013-10-01 | 121390725 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-03-19 | 2009-03-19 | 104794830 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-03-11 | 2008-07-06 | 104794830 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-02-28 | 2002-02-28 | 102640750 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-11-13 | 2001-06-29 | 102786139 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-10-26 | 2000-12-31 | 102782053 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-10-17 | 2001-06-29 | 102640750 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-10-06 | 2001-06-29 | 102627374 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (renewal) |
Showing 12 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 3
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629104557 | |
| Resolved/dismissed VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED | 2000-10-04 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VW*100400CB8DP02 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629104189 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-10-04 | Non-Hazardous | WORK W/O PERMIT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO ENTIRE BLDG WITH AN EXPIRED PPERMIT. NORTH/SOUTH AND EAST/WEST IN BLDG, BLDG SET'S ON NORTH SIDE OF81 ST. REMEDY: OBTAIN VALID PERMITS FROM DEPT. OF BLDG. | $250 / $250 / $0 | 34264749M |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2000-04-26 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT : WORK NOTED: RENOVATING ENTIRE BUILDING ,REMOVED AND ERECTED PARTITION ,NEW PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .WORK APPLICATION DISAPPROVED # 102640750."STOP ALL WORK" REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34231149H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 9
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-03-07 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | BROWNRICHARDH | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048871876H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-08-15 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | BROWNRICHARDH | $0 / $0 / $0 | 047958450X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-01-17 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | BROWN | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0185327111 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-12-08 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | BROWN | $100 / $100 / — | 043422186P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2003-10-29 | $25 / $25 / — | 0138152511 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2003-07-18 | $25 / $25 / — | 0136473260 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2003-05-07 | — / — / — | 010825295N | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · STIPULATED | 2000-10-04 | $250 / $250 / — | 034264749M | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2000-04-26 | $500 / $500 / — | 034231149H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | DEP | Noise – Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1) | Closed | 2026-05-28 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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