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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 96
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door
Apr 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Sep 10, 2021
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.