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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

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 22% of the building's 32 apartments
Down from 10 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 885

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of artificial tree at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    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

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    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

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    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

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.