281 West 118 Street
Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01924-0104Map
Owner of record: Mplp 6 Housing Development Fund Company, INC.
281 West 118 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mplp 6 Housing Development Fund Company, INC.. HPD has recorded 130 housing violations here, most recently on February 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 130
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 244
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 · 130
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 5, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at the door to the room with fire escape window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5a , 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidence of rats throughout yards yard
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall
Aug 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection , in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household items and garbage cans preventing egrees at fire passage way
May 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway .. at fire passage way
Apr 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to roof
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5a , 5th story
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around window at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5a , 5th story
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5a , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around window at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5a , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit pruding more then 4inchs from window cill at 5, story balcony at south exterior wall
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq.ft. at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39002816p issued on 05-09-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jul 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted, at the time of inspection observed construction work in progress in apt.# 1a and 1b while it has partial stop work order issued on 02/28/20
May 9, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted, at the time of inspection observed at apt.# 1a fire stopping removed from all walls and ceiling and apt.# 1b
May 9, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the commercial space on ground level all of the fire stopping removed from the walls and ceiling. i also observed in apt 1b several floor joists in the backroom in a state of repair. neither obser
Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed the commercial space on the ground level has had all of the fire stopping from the walls and ceiling removed. commercial space is 100% gutted. make site safe, provide/maintain fire stopping; .
Feb 28, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
32a,50a,15,50-50)need to clear all dirt from boiler room floor. 50a)need to adjust support for flue pipe.
May 8, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dept of bldgs for notice of violation # 35074200y issued on 05/13/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. no permits or cert
Oct 6, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob for notice of violation #35074200y issued on 5/13/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for 3rd fl expo 2 a/c unit in window being supported by a br
Aug 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. defect noted: 3rd floor exposure two a/c unit in window being supported by a brick no manufarer support brick on a/c unit. a/c unit in danger of falling in rear &
May 13, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt STORE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt STORE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1924 / 104
- Assessed value
- $683,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106309, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 281 West 118 Street
Who owns 281 West 118 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mplp 6 Housing Development Fund Company, INC..
Does 281 West 118 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 130 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 West 118 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 281 West 118 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 West 118 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.