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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 2, 2022

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.