281 Church Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00175-0017Map
Owner of record: Whitechurch Realty INC
281 Church Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1867 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 5 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Whitechurch Realty INC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 2, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 48
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- IInformation / order
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 48
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 29, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 16, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 25, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p1778
Feb 25, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1s622
Sep 22, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 1994
Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Sec. bc 3301.2. failure to provide 3'6" guardrail or equivalent aroundall flr and perimeter openings. there are missing midrails and toe boards @ the flr & missing guardrails on scaffolding. remedy:comply w/nov
Oct 2, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
15d06,67b11,48##,68m07,100m07,99b07,60r09. 15- properly secure certificate. 67- emergency phone still dials to otis elevator. 48- is thermaloverload for pump motor wired in 99- pressure readings on cat 1 top
Jul 30, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
B251:97#05.fail to maintain elevator device.respondent failed to allow mandatory annual inspection by dob or approved agency per 28-30461,a pp k of bldg code.multiple attempts to gain access to perform an inspe
May 2, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
71k10,16q03,06n09. 71k repair rusted under car. 16q03 provide guard for basement door. 06n09 hoist way door jumpted c use to c use call (212566-5542 al marshall.
Dec 26, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03b10. 03-b- repair fireman service phase ii "hold" key switch.
Mar 16, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a 16 50a 50b 50c 21b 24b 32a 44a 50a oil lines made of illegal sweat copper pipe 50b oil gauge not working 50c back flow preventer not piped down
Jan 20, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75b05/35d06/36i11/47i02/14m07. 75 performe file for 5 yr. test 35 -d secure and cover loose wiring on motor room flr. 47 i covered with tape breaks in cable when elev is at. 4 flr. checn for damage.14m no certi
May 21, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
17m,50y,36d,57o,17 vision panel missing on lobby floor 50 oil leak in main machine cease use call 312 8740 for reinspection
Oct 27, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y35i 50-seal leak in machine 35-machine room ceiling damaged.
Oct 27, 1997 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l
Mar 17, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
15l
Mar 17, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,49#, 48#,46#,35x, 74#,18l,73o,40t, 49,48,46, reshackle and tag #74-provide cab light guard #40-5 yr. tag.
May 7, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: filereport.
Jan 28, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1867
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 11,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,884 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2A
- Community board
- 101
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 175 / 17
- Assessed value
- $2,070,900
- Landmark / historic district
- Tribeca East Historic District
HPD registration #142369, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 281 Church Street
Who owns 281 Church Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whitechurch Realty INC.
Does 281 Church Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Church Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 281 Church Street built?
City records list 1867 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Church Street?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.