281 Park Avenue South

Manhattan, NY 10010BBL 1-00877-0089Map

281 Park Avenue South is an office building built in 1894 in Manhattan, 10010. The owner of record is Makalu Property LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 62
ECB violations: 16
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

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

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 62

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed

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Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 2, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 9, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
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 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 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
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 16

Class - 2
Sec. 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full system ofautomatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design profwssional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in heig
Dec 10, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Work after hours without a variance prmit contrary to 28-105.12.5 noted: premises 6 story semi detached masonry fram building under renovation with permit #123547322. at the time fo inspection i
Apr 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
36)as per class 254-36. boiler not registered. as per dob records.
Oct 3, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004701 hasbeen inspected,tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
97m07. device 1s2492 was removed w/o permit being obtained and appliction being filed. rmdy: file application and obtain permit for work and schedule test appointment with nycdob.
Apr 21, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
39o02,68m07. 68m- provide updated log.
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Class - 2
97x10,68m07. 97x- return elevator to service. 68m- provide updated log.
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
34-o-02/53-e-10
Jun 6, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
04p16 13x10 34o02 39o02 40y02 56y13 4p-provide access as per code
Oct 15, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
04p16 13x10 34o02 4p-provide access as per code
Oct 15, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve

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Class - 2
34o2.56y13.60q3.
Jun 25, 2009
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permits- at time of inspection worked has proceeded on sprinkler system with out first obtaing permit. dept of records shows application subomitted no permit issued. remedy stop all work on sprinkl
Apr 1, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Permit for sidewalk shed expired remedy renew permit
Aug 15, 1990 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work permit for sidewalk shed located at the north and west sidewalks has expired (bn 504-90,exp. 5-2-90) remedy: renew permit or remove shed if no longer needed. mantain shed as per building code.
Jun 7, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired permit b/n sept 10,88 remedy obtain a valid permit or remove sidewalk shed
Dec 8, 1988
Resolve
Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications. remedy: you are hereby directed to install lights with protecive covers.
Jul 15, 1988
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jul 8, 2026	$81,500,000	Office buildings	2

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1894
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 33,600 ft²
Lot area: 5,600 ft²
Zoning: C6-4A
Community board: 105
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 877 / 89
Assessed value: $13,118,850
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 281 Park Avenue South

Who owns 281 Park Avenue South?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Makalu Property LLC.

Does 281 Park Avenue South have violations?

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

Is 281 Park Avenue South 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 Park Avenue South built?

City records list 1894 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.