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281 9 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10001BBL 1-00724-0023Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

281 9 Avenue is a school building built in 1960 in Manhattan, 10001. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations
0
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
111
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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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 36

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 19, 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 14, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 13, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 4, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 16, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 20, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 12, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 4, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p32606

    Mar 18, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p32606

    Jan 25, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p32606

    Oct 27, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 111

  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35720732z failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.stairway b outside steps have no handrails exit#3 steps leading out missing handrails exit#26 st 9 27 drive all missing handrails.rem:comp

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35688705x date of issue: 08-30-2024. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection observed and noted at stairway "b" outside steps. the handrails missing and at stai

    Jun 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35675051n date of issue: 04-21-2023. failure to maintain building in code-compliany manner. at bulkhead inside disrepair and vertical cracks and hole horizontal cracks in wall and floor top. remedy: re

    Jun 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing properly at the time of inspection observedthat at basement cafeteria exit e one exit door,at 3rd floor exit a one exit door and first floor exit b one exit not self-closing properly.

    Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35672397r date of issue:04.21.2023 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection i observed that glass block windows at stair a,stair d,are covered with plywood on inte

    Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35675050l failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:during inspection of cafeteria all columns have vertical cracks on all side,in auditorium at 1st fl right side(neer exit door)vertic

    Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35675051n date of issue:04.21.2023 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection observed that at roof level missing and loose brick at bulkhead and throughout parapet

    Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35672399k date of issue:04.21.2023 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.i observed during inspection time exterior steps at exit#3,4 step walls in disrepair & section of bricks loose,mi

    Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35672394l date of issue:04.21.2023 failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted observed at exterior exit#3 steps leading out are missing handrails(exit to 26 st & 27 dr).rem:maintain exte

    Aug 30, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: observed during inspection of glass block windows, stair a glass blocks are covered with plywood on interior and exterior stair d glass blocks are b

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35650792j 4/26/22 failure to maintain building in walls or appurtenances noted:observed at exterior exit #3 steps leading out are missing handrails. remedy:maintain exterior building wall.

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35650790x 4/26/22 failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:observed upon inspections of exterior facade mortar missing from joint all throughout, exposure#1 (9th ave)over roof playgroun

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3, 27-345.noted:observed during the inspection of electrical room, pipe conduit penetrating through cmu wall no fire stopping p

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of exterior steps at exit #3 step walls in disrepairsection of bricks loose missing mortar and has cracks.remedy:repair an

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of flag pole, spalling paint rust all throughout. remedy:repair and/or replace

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of following locations basement electrical meter room, 3rdfl-rm 321, stair a, stair b, stair d, all have become porous all

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of bulk head stairwells all stairwells are in disrepair with both vertical and horizontal cracks, bulging/delaminating sect

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of exterior awning at exit 3 and exit 4, in disrepair-exit 4 has plywood exposed to the elements. exit3 has spalling paint

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:observed during inspection of cafeteria all columns have vertical cracks on all sides. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Apr 21, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-301.1 reissue35561088l failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances ato my insp i observed@roof level@bulkhead&parapet wall loose brick&missing mortar thruout exterior wall,v95561085l issued5/7/21 compl

    Apr 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35560974l failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1,27-381@5fl gym 2place each place 3light@1fl auditorium light no working whe

    Apr 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue#35560972h failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of my inspection i observed at exit to 26 st and 27 dr missing exterior handrails. no handrails at steps is missing vio#35560972h

    Apr 26, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35495274m doi9.21.20 failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances,note@roof level bulkhead has missing&spalling mortar in various areas.maintain exterior bldg wall.

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.@1fl gym 2placeeach place 3lights.@1fl auditorium 4place each 2place 2lights&2place 3

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35502888j doi9.21.20 failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances note@roof level@bulkhead@parapet wall loose bricks&missing mortar thruout.maintain exterior bldg walls.

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35402207r doi4.12.20 failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances exit to 28st&26st no handrail.maintain exterior bldg wall.

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35495150k doi4.29.20 exit door not selfclosing properly,3fl stairwayb exit door not selfclosing properly.@3fl staira 1exit door not selfclosing properly,@1fl stairb 1exit door not selfclosing properly at

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue35330961z doi5.1.18 failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner@exit3,2&4 broken lighting fixture over door,broken glass,exposedelectrical components.repair &/or replace.

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.note:at time of inspection observed at roof level at bulkhead and parapet walls having loose bricks and missing mortar throughout on all exposures.remedy:main

    Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance. note at roof levelat bulkhead and parapet walls having loose bricks and missing mortar throughout on all exposures. remedy: maintain building exterior walls

    Jan 14, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance. note at roof levelat bulkhead and parapet wall loose bricks and missing mortar throughout. remedy: maintain building exterior walls

    Sep 21, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self closing.note at 3rd floor stairway b exit door not closing.no closure on door.rem:repair and or replace door.

    Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue# 35402206p failure to maintain building walls or appurtences. note at roof level bulkhead has missing and spalling mortar in variousareas.condition is not a class 1 as spalling mortar will not fall to g

    Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissued#35475756r failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance. noted: at time of inspection i observed at roof level missing & loose brick at bulkhead & throughout the parapet,mortar has fallen out above

    Mar 20, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissued 35459662r.failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance.note at roof level missing and loose brick at bulkhead and throughout parapet,mortar has fallen out above door and window at exit near playg

    Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissue#35402206p.failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance.note at parapet wall roof level loose and missing mortar throughout parapet and bulkhead area.mortar falling out above door at right side of

    Oct 28, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls/appurtenances.at time of inspectionnoted at roof loose/falling mortar at joints throughout parapet bulkhead area.remedy:maintain building walls.

    Sep 18, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    70.y.02,81.y.11,71.x.10,99.bb.05,40.o.02,21.i.10,39.x.10,02.i.10=970)clean oil in pit (81) replace packing (seal) (71) repair light (99) performed cat (40) clean cut machine room (21) replace broken basement do

    Aug 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu5a10,67x10. 5a10-door zone restrictor not working tampered with disabled; 67x10-in car phone not working.

    Jul 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. mortar from around brick in upper level of roof is falling out of joint one area wereparts of the joint of mortar are falling out is right above door way t

    Apr 12, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue 35330956y failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. exit to 28 street and 26 street no hand rails. remedy: maintain exterior building wall

    Apr 12, 2019

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to designate and have site safety manager on site safety coordinator present at site as required by code. note: at time of inspection i observed facade job in progress at exp1 and 3 and no site safety

    Oct 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at exit 3, 2 and 4 broken lighting fixtures over door, broken glass, exposed electrical components.

    May 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at exit (2) and exit (3) broken, cracked bricks at steps. rem: maintain building walls and appurtenances.

    May 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35234959m exit door not self closing. corridor cross over doors near room 317 not operational when tested. rmdy: repair/replace door.

    May 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing. 1st floor main entrance vestibule doors not operational when tested. rem: repair/replace doors.

    May 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35235444p failure to maintain building walls or appurtenancenoted exit to 28 street and 26 street no handrails. rmdy: maintain building walls and appurtenances.

    May 1, 2018

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27.371. at 1st fl main entrance vestibule door has locking device that requires a key to operate. r

    May 1, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35234939m failure to maintain exits door not self closing 3rd floor double doors corridor near room 317 not closing and main entrance doors not closing. rmdy: replace.

    Feb 21, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Reissue #35235444p. failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances exit by exit and 27 drive missing exterior handrails.rem:repair hand rail.

    Feb 21, 2018

    Active

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
School building (W1)
Year built
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
—
Building area
85,085 ft²
Lot area
65,600 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
104
Council district
3
Block / lot
724 / 23
Assessed value
$17,006,850
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 281 9 Avenue

Who owns 281 9 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 281 9 Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 281 9 Avenue 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 9 Avenue built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.