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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 26, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 38% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 4 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stop at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.