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281 West 132 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01938-0005Map

Owner of record: Modeste, William G

281 West 132 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Modeste, William G. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.

    Jul 10, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b- rooms eliminated and class-a apt created at east/ north and south sections at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class-a apt created at north and south sections at public hall, basement

    Oct 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b-rooms eliminated and class-a apt created at north / south and east sections at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class b-rooms eliminated and class-a apt created at north / south and east sections at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material boxes, matress etc. at boiler room, cellar

    Oct 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide ventilation at boiler room, cellar

    Oct 19, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1 sty.

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    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 3 sty.

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    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide a water closet, wash basin, bathtub or shower for each six persons or remainder thereof for any room used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit.

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    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at walls & ceiling basement community kitchen.

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    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide board of standards & appeals approved type peep hole in entrance doors to each housing unit where not already provided.

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    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 10, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,264 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1938 / 5
Assessed value
$103,740
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134025, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 281 West 132 Street

Who owns 281 West 132 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Modeste, William G.

Does 281 West 132 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 West 132 Street 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 West 132 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 West 132 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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