Primarily 4 family with 1 store or office

81 AVENUE A

MANHATTAN · East Village · BIN 1005767

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1920Year Built

4Stories

S4Building Class

R7AZoning

7,544 sfGross Floor Area

5Units

Rent Stabilized10 Open Violations 9 unresolved · 1 paperwork only ▸

Primarily 4 family with 1 store or office · Owner of record: SMA AVE A LLC · 2,480 sf lot · 3.04 FAR built · Flood zone X

Locations of Work

Architecture

Roof1p · 1 filing · 9 docs

Floor 31p · 1 filing · 9 docs

Floor 2

Floor 1

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
SMA AVE A LLC	1	03/22/2026
OWNER OF 81 AVE A	2	03/22/2026

▾Sales History (ACRIS)

Date	Price	Unit	Seller → Buyer	$/sf
11/13/2023	$5.3M	—	— → —	$703/sf building

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
SOOHEE LEE ARCHITECT P.C	2	12/17/2024

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
JPLFILING REP	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
SMA ADVANCE VENTURE CORP	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026

Building Lifecycle

All (66)Filed (2)Permit Issued (1)Signed Off (1)Violation (60)Special Inspection (2)

04/29/2026

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/17/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

06/04/2025

Violation issued (HPD, open)

01/06/2025

Signed off — Alteration

Rehab of existing apartments on the 3rd and 4th floor. Work involves partition, flooring/ceiling, repair/patch up, bathrooms exhaust fans. No change of use, egress, or occupancy is involved.

M01081167-I1

12/27/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

SOOHEE LEE

12/17/2024

Filed — Alteration

Rehab of existing apartments on the 3rd and 4th floor. Work involves partition, flooring/ceiling, repair/patch up, bathrooms exhaust fans. No change of use, egress, or occupancy is involved.

M01081167-P1

12/13/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

SOOHEE LEE

11/22/2024

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

08/05/2024

Permit issued — General Construction

M01081167-I1-GC

07/17/2024

Filed — Alteration

Rehab of existing apartments on the 3rd and 4th floor. Work involves partition, flooring/ceiling, repair/patch up, bathrooms exhaust fans. No change of use, egress, or occupancy is involved.

M01081167-I1

04/01/2024

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/15/2023

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

03/15/2023

Violation issued (HPD, open)

11/02/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

02/15/2022

Violation issued (HPD, open)

02/15/2022

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, open)

04/01/2021

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

10/25/2019

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

10/05/2018

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/06/2017

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

10/24/2016

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

07/30/2016

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

12/12/2015

Violation issued (ECB, open)

Construction

10/01/2015

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

02/02/2015

Violation issued (HPD, closed)

11/03/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

11/03/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

11/03/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

11/03/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

02/20/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Public Assembly

02/20/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/17/2004

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/13/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/13/2004

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/19/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/19/2003

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/26/2002

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/26/2002

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/27/2001

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/02/2001

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

02/02/2001

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

02/02/2001

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

02/02/2001

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Boilers

05/17/2000

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/17/2000

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

02/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

02/07/2000

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/07/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/24/1999

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/16/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/16/1999

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/21/1998

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

05/04/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/04/1998

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/16/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/16/1997

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/29/1995

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/29/1995

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Latest 60 of 66 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	General Construction	Signed-off	SMA ADVANCE VENTURE CORP	08/05/2024
BIS	OT	ISSUED	LES CONSTRUCTION CORP	12/07/2016
BIS	OT	ISSUED	JOSEPH SEO DESIGN STUDIO	08/04/2010
BIS	MH	ISSUED	JOSEPH SEO DESIGN STUDIO	07/30/2010
BIS	—	ISSUED	U.S. STAR CONSTRUC. CORP	06/29/2005
BIS	MH	ISSUED	TRIDENT STRUCTURAL CORP	07/08/2004
BIS	PL	ISSUED	HADERA PLBG AND HTG CORP	05/12/2003
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AMOK INC	02/28/2001
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AMOK INC	02/28/2001
BIS	—	RE-ISSUED	PACIFIC TECH INC	02/10/2000
BIS	FP	ISSUED	MASTER FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS	10/10/1997
BIS	PL	ISSUED	MAGOR PLUMBING & HEATING	09/08/1997
BIS	MH	ISSUED	137 CONSTRUCTION,INC.	08/22/1997
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	137 CONSTRUCTION,INC.	08/22/1997
BIS	PL	ISSUED	THEODORE WAGNER PLUMBING &HEATIN	04/14/1994
BIS	OT	ISSUED	CASTLE HILL FARM,INC.	04/14/1994

Nothing on file for this building.

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 2

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
12/27/2024	Final	SOOHEE LEE	progress
12/13/2024	Final	SOOHEE LEE	progress

▾Documents — 47 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings2

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2

08/25/2026M01081167-P1Request digital key ↗

08/25/2026M01081167-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits9

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION4

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

09/28/2010120332407Open ↗

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

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▸BISPLACE OF ASSEMBLY3

09/25/2016120007624Open ↗

04/14/2009120007624Open ↗

04/08/2009120007660Open ↗

▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION2

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

08/09/2010120332407Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records1

▸BISZRD1-Zoning Resolution Determination1

06/29/2010120007624Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications13

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION5

02/14/2017122939810Open ↗

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST2

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2

08/25/2026M01081167-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01081167-P1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature2

09/01/2026M01081167-I1Open ↗

08/24/2026M01081167-P1Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment1

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING1

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection1

▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST1

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos6

▸BISASBESTOS EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER2

04/14/2009120007624Open ↗

04/08/2009120007660Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2

08/25/2026M01081167-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M01081167-P1Open ↗

▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'1

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance3

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS2

02/14/2017122939810Open ↗

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1

02/14/2017122939810Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs5

▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗

04/14/2009120007624Open ↗

04/08/2009120007660Open ↗

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1

02/14/2017122939810Open ↗

▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

02/14/2017122939810Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership4

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT4

02/14/2017122939810Open ↗

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

09/28/2010120332407Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms2

▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET2

12/13/2016122939810Open ↗

06/07/2010120332407Open ↗