81 EAST 3 STREET is a modern 2003 building, 13 floors, 45 units in East Village, NYC. Owned by 81 EAST 3 STREET REALTY LLC. Public records show 12 open violations, 27 311 complaints on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.
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Manhattan · March 2026
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(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.
§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.
(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.
Pros: Amenities great and quick response from management if issues occur Cons: There’s genuinely no cons
Pros: Balcony and roof and elevator and pet friendly Cons: Heating too strong, also used as dorm
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The East Village is NYC's original counterculture hub — now gentrified but still gritty. Dive bars, ramen shops, and experimental theater sit next to wine bars and boutique fitness studios.
Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking