DOB complaints — 81 Bowery, Manhattan

Sep 23, 2026

ACTIVE

Illegal Conversion (45)

Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 1st Attempt (C1)

Complaint #: 1737174
DOB unit: Q-L
Inspected: Oct 9, 2026
Disposition date: Oct 9, 2026
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Dec 12, 2023

CLOSED

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1655387
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Dec 13, 2023
Disposition date: Dec 13, 2023
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 17, 2023

CLOSED

7J

Complaint Referred To Department Of Consumer Affairs (G4)

Complaint #: 1653736
DOB unit: RTEU
Inspected: Nov 17, 2023
Disposition date: Nov 17, 2023
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jun 1, 2021

CLOSED

2N

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1572632
DOB unit: CSE
Inspected: Jun 4, 2021
Disposition date: Jun 4, 2021
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

May 4, 2021

CLOSED

Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Buildings (4A)

Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (I1)

Complaint #: 1570583
DOB unit: SPOPS
Inspected: May 10, 2021
Disposition date: May 10, 2021
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Feb 24, 2020

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1537040
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Mar 7, 2020
Disposition date: Mar 7, 2020
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Oct 8, 2019

CLOSED

Gas Utility Referral (1L)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1523932
DOB unit: PLUMB
Inspected: Dec 5, 2019
Disposition date: Dec 6, 2019
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jul 15, 2019

CLOSED

Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed, In Progress (59)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1516064
DOB unit: ELCTR
Inspected: Jul 16, 2019
Disposition date: Jul 16, 2019
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jan 24, 2019

CLOSED

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected (30)

Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

Complaint #: 1499963
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Feb 11, 2019
Disposition date: Feb 12, 2019
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Apr 15, 2014

CLOSED

Sro - Illegal Work/No Permit/Change In Occup-Use (71)

Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

Complaint #: 1369540
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 24, 2014
Disposition date: Jun 25, 2014
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Mar 11, 2013

CLOSED

Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit(Also Sprinkler/Standpipe) (66)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1344596
DOB unit: PLUMB
Inspected: Mar 14, 2013
Disposition date: Mar 15, 2013
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Mar 7, 2013

CLOSED

Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1344476
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Mar 8, 2013
Disposition date: Mar 8, 2013
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Mar 18, 2010

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Inspector Unable To Gain Access - 2nd Attempt (C2)

Complaint #: 1277773
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Mar 19, 2010
Disposition date: Mar 19, 2010
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jun 8, 2009

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

Complaint #: 1257895
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: May 20, 2009
Disposition date: Jun 8, 2009
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jun 8, 2009

CLOSED

Permit - None (Building/ Pa/ Demo Etc.) (05)

Buildings Violation(S) Served (A1)

Complaint #: 1257894
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: May 20, 2009
Disposition date: Jun 8, 2009
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 18, 2008

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

Vacate Order Fully Rescinded N (Y2)

Complaint #: 1242419
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Aug 9, 2013
Disposition date: Aug 9, 2013
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 15, 2008

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

Complaint #: 1242228
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Feb 5, 2013
Disposition date: Feb 5, 2013
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 14, 2008

CLOSED

Sprinkler System - Inadequate (52)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1242170
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Nov 17, 2008
Disposition date: Nov 18, 2008
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 14, 2008

CLOSED

Gas Hook-Up/Piping - Illegal Or Defective (65)

Ecb Violation Served (A8)

Complaint #: 1242169
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Nov 17, 2008
Disposition date: Nov 18, 2008
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 13, 2008

CLOSED

Egress - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means (37)

Vacate Order Fully Rescinded N (Y2)

Complaint #: 1242092
DOB unit: ERT
Inspected: Aug 12, 2009
Disposition date: Aug 12, 2009
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 13, 2008

CLOSED

Sro - Illegal Work/No Permit/Change In Occup-Use (71)

Stop Work Order Fully Rescinded N (L2)

Complaint #: 1242037
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Apr 13, 2012
Disposition date: Apr 20, 2012
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jul 31, 2007

CLOSED

Request For Joint Fdny/Dob Inspection (5A)

Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)

Complaint #: 1200199
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Aug 13, 2007
Disposition date: Aug 15, 2007
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jun 6, 2007

CLOSED

Failure To Maintain (73)

No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (I2)

Complaint #: 1195573
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 19, 2007
Disposition date: Jun 21, 2007
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Jun 26, 2006

CLOSED

Illegal Conversion (45)

Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)

Complaint #: 1169106
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 29, 2006
Disposition date: Jun 30, 2006
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Mar 19, 2006

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)

Complaint #: 1161984
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Mar 31, 2006
Disposition date: Apr 4, 2006
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Dec 16, 2004

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Ecb & Buildings Violations Served (A9)

Complaint #: 1133875
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Dec 17, 2004
Disposition date: Dec 20, 2004
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Dec 15, 2004

CLOSED

Certificate Of Occupancy - None/Illegal/Contrary To Co (31)

Please See Complaint Number (H1)

Complaint #: 1133805
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Dec 17, 2004
Disposition date: Dec 20, 2004
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Nov 29, 1999

CLOSED

Boiler - Illegal (57)

Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

Complaint #: 1071858
DOB unit: BOILR
Inspected: Dec 3, 1999
Disposition date: Dec 9, 1999
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

May 17, 1991

CLOSED

C Of O - Not Being Complied With (32)

Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

Complaint #: 1013467
DOB unit: MAN.
Inspected: Jun 15, 1991
Disposition date: Jun 19, 1991
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3

Aug 29, 1990

CLOSED

Crane - No Permit/License/Cert/Unsafe/Illegal (67)

Buildings Violation(S) Prepared & Attempt To Serve Will Be Made (B1)

Complaint #: 1008595
DOB unit: C & D
Inspected: Aug 29, 1990
Disposition date: Sep 10, 1990
Address on complaint: 81 Bowery
Community board: Manhattan CB 3