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281 West 150 Street

Manhattan, NY 10039BBL 1-02036-0016Map

Owner of record: Richard Gilbert

281 West 150 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10039. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Richard Gilbert. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
78

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 21, 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 · 96

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door

    Apr 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded metal riser 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15 from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding of the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd window from east at south lower spring balance . in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq. ft. at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets faucet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 4th story balcony at building front fire escape

    Aug 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sqft on ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16186064 issued 21-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector *defective* located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). *defective* located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ligh fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline under washbasin in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sqft on ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective aluminum saddle in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, north & south walls in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling & south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing outlet cover at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at window at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gravity hook not properly positioned for drop ladder at south at fire escape

    Mar 19, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at 3 story balcony at south window

    Sep 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 10, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer from building entrance to apartment in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Violation will be reinspected

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 3, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
16,336 ft²
Lot area
5,468 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2036 / 16
Assessed value
$621,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106313, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 281 West 150 Street

Who owns 281 West 150 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richard Gilbert.

Does 281 West 150 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 West 150 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 150 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 West 150 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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