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165 WEST 81 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10024

165 WEST 81 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10024 is a 8-unit rental building in Upper West Side, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
165 WEST
81 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Upper West Side · 10024
Neighborhood overview
Upper West Side→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10024
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Upper West Side
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Upper West Side· 0.7 miUpper West Side· 0.71 miUpper West Side· 0.98 miHarlem· 0.99 miEast Harlem· 1.17 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
4
stabilized units
2023
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

165 WEST 81 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Upper West Side, NYC

Upper West Side · Manhattan, NY, 10024
Built 18853 floors8 unitsBBL 1012120009
Current rent range
$3,800 – $7,100 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsRBOwned byREID BRUCE1 bldg
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LucidIQ Score
Manhattan · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations13last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units8DHCR records
Building age141 ybuilt 1885
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

1 BR
$3,800/mo
1 listing
3 BR
$7,100/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

1 Bed1 listing
$3,800
$3,800
3 Bed1 listing
$7,100
$7,100
$3.3k$5.4k$7.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Upper West Side
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$5,411
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.5%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
104 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
11
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
60
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
33
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1997
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady
65320202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 13311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

13 total
  • Pest Infestation
    6

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    3
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    1
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    1
  • Door/Window
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 17, 2025

    §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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTJun 4, 2025

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 22, 2024

    §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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 1, 2024

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 13 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

18 amenities
BUILDING
  • Elevator
FITNESS
  • Fitness Center
  • Ample Closet Space
LAUNDRY
  • In-unit Laundry
  • Laundry
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry On-site
OTHER
  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Oversized Windows
  • Oven
  • Live In Super
  • High Ceilings
  • Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
  • Has Evictions
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

REID BRUCE

Portfolio of 1 buildingHead officer: BRUCE REIDMail: 165 WEST 81 STREET, NEW YORK CITY, NY, 10024

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1885Building constructed8 units · 3 floors
  2. nowREID BRUCEOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2020-11-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

165 WEST 81 STREET · Manhattan · 40.784° N, -73.976° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
5 schools nearby3 min
The neighborhood

Upper West Side

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

2,994buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$5,172median 1BR
62,774population$167kmedian income62%renters
Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1880189019001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1885
Building constructed
8 units · 3 floors · class C5
2023
Rent stabilization on file
4 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: REID BRUCE
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

18 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWJun 4, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 22, 2024

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWApr 1, 2024

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 15, 2023

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMSep 30, 2023

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking

  • 311MEDIUMSep 29, 2023

    DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR

  • 311MEDIUMSep 29, 2023

    Door/Window — Door

  • 311MEDIUMSep 11, 2023

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,995
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $3,800 – $3,800
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $7,100 – $7,100
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10024

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The stretch of the Upper West Side flanking the American Museum of Natural History is quintessential family Manhattan — stroller-packed sidewalks, the best bagels in the city (Absolute Bagels, H&H), and Riverside Park steps away.

Family-FriendlyCulturalLeafyPre-WarCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 77 STM10
    0.4 mi7 min
  • COLUMBUS AV/W 75 STM7M11
    0.4 mi7 min
  • CENTRAL PARK WEST/W 75 STM10
    0.4 mi8 min
  • BROADWAY/W 73 STM104
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 009 Sarah AndersonElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • M.s. 243 Center SchoolMiddle School
    0.1 mi3 min
  • The Global Learning CollaborativeHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Innovation Diploma PlusHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter School - Upper WestK-8
    0.2 mi3 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Calhoun SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Smith SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Gan AliyaElementary
    0.3 mi5 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10024
Violent89
Property1,076
Quality-of-life986
Total incidents1,876
PRECINCT
Top precinct#24
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1885
Floors3
Total units8
Rent-stab units8
ClassC5
BBL1012120009

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