281 St Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01951-0014Map
Owner of record: 281 St. Nicholas Partners LLC
281 St Nicholas Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1921 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 32 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 281 St. Nicholas Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 885 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 885
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 65
- HPD complaints
- 1,100
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 885
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door leading to south section at public hall, 6th story
Sep 12, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 66, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 66
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 66, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 66
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to yard at south at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 35
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 66, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 66
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at radiator at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls inside closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling, north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective grout at bathtub area at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 66, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 66
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 62, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 62
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at closet in the private hallway located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
May 4, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the fire door to center yard at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 43
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of artificial tree at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken marble saddle at fire door at public hall, 4th story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporary device wet floor sign wedged under fire door at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporary device rubber door stop at fire door at public hall, 4th story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 25
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 33
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 34
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporary device cardboard wedge at fire door at public hall, 6th story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporary device wet paint sign wedged under fire door at public hall, 5th story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 55
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 54
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 40
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 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 - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 25, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 27, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 17, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 19, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Dec 6, 2005
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10076
May 10, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10076
May 17, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10076
Aug 18, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 22, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 12, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jan 11, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jan 10, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)file for new interlock andd have test and approve.(52)provide hand rail in car (53)provide light cover in elevator
Oct 6, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 65
- Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #806731.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Oct 19, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations(ac units protection).note:at time of inspection of 6 story alt bldg work in progress.i observed the windows ac units fpr the apar
Oct 22, 2021 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.5 scaffold platform construction note:at time of inspection of 6 story alt bldg work in progress.i observed pipe scaffold at expo#1 and expo#2 does not conform with building code and missing fully planked
Oct 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3314.8 scaffold-guardrail system and debris netting note:at time ofinspection of a 6 story alt bldg work in progress.i observed pipe scaffold missing guardrail system at several locations and open debris net
Oct 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement.noteat time of my inspection of 6 story alt bldg work i'm progress i observed a large amount of debris on pipe scaffold creating an immediate ha
Oct 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations.as noted:at time of inspection observed at exp #3 west elevation new parapet bricks and coping installation are in progress and
Oct 1, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3314.8 inadequate supported scaffold (guardrail system & netting) at time of inspection of active jobsite observed supported scaffold erected in place at exp #1 workers performing facade restoration on suppor
Sep 30, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to institute safety equipment measures.at time of inspection of active jobsite observed at exp #3 roof level masonry work in progress access way directly beneath work area with no safety measures(no con
Sep 30, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #806731.rem:submit acceptable required
Feb 13, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35432807h issued on 7/31/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. at bulkhead concrete pumpi
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons affected by construction operations. noted:at bulkhead,concrete pumping operations in progress. pump hose became clogged. someone opened the hose clamp allowing concrete to spew
Jul 31, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failed to notofy department of an incident that resulted in a fatality or injurt a workers was hit with concret ewhen concrte ehose blew off the owkrers was taken to receieve treament as per the department reco
Jul 31, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form,application etc,containing a material false statement(s).noted the owner/representative made false certifications on section #26 of pw1 job application #122272691 which was filed on 08/
Dec 29, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. on 11/2/15,4/4/14. a electrical violation was issued & file a false certification w/the dob's. the respodent failed to comply w/the local law's#
Apr 19, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate of correction on other related materials containing false statement(s).note:false statement on the certificate of correction,by not removed the electrical violation(i88oc)on april 4, 2014.eb
Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
07l10,09z009,45o07,39o02,71l10. 07l10-repair door restrictor; 08r09- remove plywood from elevator floor to complete inspection; 45o07-provide gov data tag; 39o02-clean car top; 71l10-repair pit light.
Mar 19, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Removal of sidewalk sheds or other type of safety measured w/o dept's approval noted at time of inspection,the facades of the building was still designated as "unsafe";the amended facade report (tr6)received
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable amended cycle 7 report to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law fisp report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repair
Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Electric work w/o a permit.the entire bldg hallways:branch circuit wiring lightning fixtures.rem:obtain permit.
Apr 4, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.the entire bsmt:defective wiring are 1w use defective lightning fixtures one 1w use,flexible cords used
Apr 4, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. note: at time of inspection excessive construction debris w/woods bricks(plasties) stored on north side open space. remedy: remove excessive
Aug 19, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10- no elevator service in bldg, this condition is dangerous to human life as per 1rcny 11-02. this condition affects a significant amount of people including handicapped. restore to service immediately.
Jul 31, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
97r05 - no application on record for work currently being performed on device.
Jun 12, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defect noted: at time of inspection a section of construction garbage/debris chute is stored in 2nd fl hallway. dust/debris on floor at 2nd fl hallway.
Jun 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. service equipment elevator per bc 3001.2; 27-987. dob records show the only elevator device in bldg as active. upon inspection the device is found to be ou
Apr 8, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
52b10, 56x10, 57x10, 42l11. 52-too short; 56-hoist machine not oil; 57-motor no oil; 42-overload defective.
Apr 8, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments -shed 12'high has no transverse cross bracing installed. remedy: conform to approved documents or amendments.
Mar 27, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
58h10,100b10,40o2,32h11,01b10,02b10,42g11,99b5. to lift cease use thishas to be corrected;31-guide shoes & stop switch & alarm bell & phone in car & jumped fuse please email l.vazques @building.gov;100-covers a
Dec 5, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
28-302.5:failure to provide safety measures. ie;sidewalk shed netting etc. where required to protect public from unsafe condition as per 1rcny 103-04. facade technical report file unsafe by pe/ra on 9/29/11. re
Jul 12, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 7th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 29, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide safety measures,erecting sidewalk shed,safety netting or reinforcement as may require to secure the safety of public & to make the bldg walls appurtenances there to conform to the provisions
Oct 20, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
49m07,05j01,16e01. 49- provide machine limits on basement drum machine. 05- car door not plumb. 16- lobby door bottons out when fully opened.
Jul 8, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
03m07,01l10,02l10,97j01,59j01,16e01,15m07,08v01,16t15,05j01,70o02,71m07,77k09,39k09,76o02,72o02,33t12,52t12,37q03,37l10,37x10,37d06,53i11,39x10,39l10,27o15,67m10,97x10,37h10,40p16. cease use items.03m-toe guard
Jul 5, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
09i11,21q03,21l01,32h11,35q03,37t07,37x10,39o02,51q03,56y13,60q03,68b07,69m07,76m07,77k11,77x10,77q03,99u15. 09i11;replaces damaged car doorsaddle. 21q03;install cover for 5th flr interlock. 21l01;adjust 5th fl
Mar 7, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:
Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the department of buildin
Jul 6, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:
Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
32a,42,15,50 50:oil leak @ burner.
Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
03i10.05e10.97e10.03i10 repair car door buck rotted 05e10 repair car door gate rubbing 08v10 repair car fl to landing sill not level 05i10 repair replace car door saddle damaged 15m7 provide missing cert.frame
Oct 27, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable 6th round technical report on compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appuntenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules and regulation
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10 entire device inoperative repair elevator and restore to service
Nov 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner/oac failure to register as an oac and obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business. remedy: remove illegal sign or register as an oac.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. (manhattan mini storage). remedy: remove illegal sign and structure.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of signs erection tooutdoor advertising sign reference h 114.2 manhattan mini storages remedy"remove illegal sign
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix ul classification mark tooutdoor advertising sign reference h 114.2 manhattan mini storages remedy:remove illegal sign
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign in a c4-4d zoning district which exceeds surface area limits 300 sq ft of surface area erect on existing building (manhattan mini storages) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company advertising sign not permitted in a c4-4d zoning district. (manhattan mini storage) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. h114.2.2 outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non combustible material (reference h114.2. (manhattan mini storage)
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds permitted height in a c4-4d zoning district. sign approx 60 feet in height. (manhattan mini storage) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 53
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 53
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 53
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 53
Open - Electric
Wiring
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 52
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No lighting
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 52
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No lighting
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52
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Power outage
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52
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Cooking gas
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52
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Cooking gas
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Cooking gas
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
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Cooking gas
May 28, 2026 · Apt 51
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Electric/gas range
May 26, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
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Ceiling
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
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Floor
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
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Cabinet
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
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Slow leak
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43
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Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 43
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Floor
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 34
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Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 34
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Radiator
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Cabinet
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Bathtub/shower
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Wall
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Outlet/switch
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Bathtub/shower
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Basin/sink
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
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Bathtub/shower
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 26
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 26
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 50,706 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,100 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4D
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1951 / 14
- Assessed value
- $3,364,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111983, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 281 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 281 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281 St. Nicholas Partners LLC.
Does 281 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 885 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 22% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 281 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 32 residential units and 38 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.