1561 1st Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 20-story building located in Upper East Side-Yorkville, containing 215 residential units. Built in 1963.
The neighborhood: Yorkville
Manhattan · 1,778 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,257 1BR · $7,250 2BR
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Structural4
- Water/Plumbing2
- Pests1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 5E AT EAST. , SECTION '' ''
May 5, 1998Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT NORTHWEST BATHROOM 19 STY SOUTHEAST APT 20B. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 24, 2008Class B - General
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT AT KITCHENETTE 19 STY SOUTHEAST APT 20B. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 24, 2008Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENT NORTHEAST BATHROOM 19 STY SOUTHEAST APT 20B. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 24, 2008Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS 19TH STORY SOUTH APT 20B 1ST ROOM FROM EAST THROUGHOUT. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 24, 2008Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,553.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,256.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,250 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $10,495 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
81ST ST RESIDENCE COR
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 9 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 6568 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Yorkville is about $5,257/month for a one-bedroom.