281 Mott Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00509-0032Map
Owner of record: R F S C INC
281 Mott Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is R F S C INC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on June 26, 2026. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 51
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stop at entrance door.to building , 1st story
Jun 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stop at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 4F
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd door frame from east at south wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd door frame from east at south wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5r, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 5R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 24, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Seu none
A-seu none
Nov 24, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, debris, appliances or wiring in use. defective ceiling light fixture & wiring in 4r bathroom. defective wiring throughout apt 5r. gut rem
May 19, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/ out a permit. installed one 6/3 bx riser from basement to apt 5r. no electrical application on file. rem: obtain permit.
May 19, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted:at the 5th fl front apt unit, further demo has taken place in this unit with the continued demo of partition framing at the north east corne
Nov 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at the 5th fl front apt unit (east) the unit has been gutted & partitions,kitchen & bathrooms demolished,approx 95% complete. all work performed w/o a permit. gutting includes electric
Nov 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measure:oper'n crane/derrick/hoisting equip unsafe manner. at roof workers were observed utility in adequate hoist. notedat the roof level a temporary material hoist was braced out of lumber
Nov 13, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 5R78R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 78R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 78R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 10, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 18, 2004 · Apt 4 R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,828 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 509 / 32
- Assessed value
- $1,545,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107768, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.
Questions about 281 Mott Street
Who owns 281 Mott Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is R F S C INC.
Does 281 Mott Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Mott Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 281 Mott Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Mott Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.