281 Grand Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00306-0019Map
Owner of record: 281 Grand Street LLC
281 Grand Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 281 Grand Street LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 3
- 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at building front entrance
Sep 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at building front entrance
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 24, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:extension of awning obstructed fire escape at 1st floor.remedy:maintain exterior building wall/appurtenances.
Aug 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings.respondent failed to comply with commissioner's order to correct violating conditions and file certificate of
Aug 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of buildings.respondent failed to comply with commissioner's order to correct violating conditions and file certificate of
Aug 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in violation#35096538z issued on 9/18/2014 pursuant to 28-201.
Aug 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress per 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 18, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide class'j' fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c/o #102885950 indicates that 5 sty bldg told legally occupied as a class'a' multiple dwelling now apt #4r illegally used converted
Sep 18, 2014 · Penalty $16,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted the following condition: the metal ladder to the roof hatch has rung located at the top approx 1" away from the public hall wall obstructing the foot
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas piping shall not be installed in public corridors providing accessto required exits.gas piping installed in public corridor on 1st floormain staircase leading to 2fl - found while conducting plumbing inspec
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a commercial district, noted commercial use extended tosidewalk at 1st fl. front, contrary to zoning resolution, requiring enclosure of the use in c6-1g district. dba lucky food market. remedy
Mar 22, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 5-R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 15,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,492 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1G
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 306 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,789,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #139674, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 281 Grand Street
Who owns 281 Grand Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281 Grand Street LLC.
Does 281 Grand Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Grand 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 Grand Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Grand Street?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.