281 Convent Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02050-0001Map

281 Convent Avenue is a religious facility built in 1895 in Manhattan, 10031. The owner of record is St Lukes Episcopal Ch. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 27
ECB violations: 24
HPD complaints: 5

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 27

Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.as noted at th e time of inspection,observed on exp1 west elev,spalling stone,missing /damaged mortar joints in stone wall.exp2 north elev eroded mortar joi nts in brick wall in multiple locations.exp3 east elev eroded morat jo ints in brick and stone wall in multi locations.remedy:repair/replace
May 7, 2026
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to loose/detach shed panel at exposure 1 west 141 street. this condition is very detrimental to public safety remedy: immediately make repair of under a supervision of a professional persons
Mar 7, 2025
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: observed at exp 1 west elevation damaged brown stones and damaged joints. exposure 2 damaged joints and spalling. exposure 3 missing stone damaged joints and spalling. exposure 1 damaged roof. remedy: repair and/or replace
Mar 7, 2025
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. note: at time of inspection at exposure #4 observed damaged roof with hole in roof at multiple locations. at exposure #2 observed damage mortar joints. remedy: repair/replace
Oct 3, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.note observed sinking/deteriorating roof throughout its perimeter.remedy:fix and/or replace
May 14, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Vehicle impacting sidewalk shed
Jun 17, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active

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Construction other optional
Ewo-the floor assembly over organ partly collpsd on 5/17/22pe rprt also states water dmg & dterioratn was obsvd around area undractive roof leak in exp2/3 corner of bldg & dteriortd joist @exp1 1fl immed install temp shoring & bracing & overhead protectn per pe onsite .file for prmt w/in 2 bus days wrk strts
May 19, 2022
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Emerg work-inspctn 2/1/19-apprx 6"w x 12"d hole in valleyroof adj to rear chimney@exp2 bldg side which allows excessive water infiltration into bldg.areas deteriortd roof deck &joist apprx 2'x8' immed instl new temp roof w/temp roof deckng&frmng as reqrd per pe engr to dirctly superv&dirct all wrk on site by contr
Apr 26, 2022
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain-nys pe&ra to evaluate ent bldg immed to install barriers to block access to unsafe areas remediate safety hazards and evaluate required egress submit access&protection plan to dob 11/8/18 space for services not allowed on 1st fl level w/o dob approval of saf ety plan submit building evaluation reports by pe&ra by 11/21/18
Oct 29, 2018
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Emergency work-immediately install netting at direction of pe to remed iate safety hazards. nys pe to direct and oversee all work on site.fil e for permit with in two days of work start. work to start no later than 11/1/18
Oct 29, 2018
Dob violation - active
Emergency none
Provide approx.200lf of sidewalk shed @ exp#4(west 141st) to safeguard public & property
Oct 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 19, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building due to car accident
Oct 24, 2012
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 24

Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary contraction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment. at the time of inspection i observed pipe scaffolding on exposure 4 with no permit issued. remedy:
May 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary contraction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment. at the time of inspection i observed construction fence in place without issued permit. remedy: ob
May 7, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection of 2 story vacant church observed sidewalk shed in place with valid permits and missing information panel causing hazardous conditions.provide information panel
May 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed that pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. observed shed parapet panel, loose/detach and damage sections on west 141 street. remedy: comply with code specificati
Mar 7, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection of a 2 story vacate building observed no sign of construction activities during my inspection i observed sidewalk shed maintain as per code 3307.6.4.10 founding.observed various vertical p
Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed in place with lighting not in operating conditions causing a hazard.provide lighting as required
Nov 14, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection on a 2 stories observed sidewalk shed at expo#1 with no light under the sidewalk shed at 5:30am creating unsafe condition for pedestrian 3307.6.4.8 lighting..
Oct 31, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. note-observed rotten/broken sws mudsills at multiple locations obsevred shed parapet walls fallen on to the shed/not proper to specifications. remedy: conform sh
Oct 3, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Temporary construction equippment on site expired permit. note: at time of inspection observed green construction fence located on the premises. no permits were posted nor was there any valid permit on bis or d
Oct 3, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. note:-observed rotten/broken sws mudsills at multiple locations. remedy: conform shed to ode specifications.
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active

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Class - 2
At the time of inspection, i observed a construction site fence at above location that is not maintained. construction site fence is covered in graffiti, posters, and not fully maintained with hunter green as r
Apr 16, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. observed sidewalk shed erected at exp's 1 & 2 in an unsafe condition (3307.6.5.1) mudsills throughout entire exp 1 deteriorated. if not maintained sws ca
Oct 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection of 2 story building inactive jobsite observed sws installed at exp1,4 upon review dob records it was observed the sws permit # m00104770 was expired on 04/13/2023 and has not been renewed,
Jun 19, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. note: at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed installed at exposures 1 & 2. at exp 1 parapet plywood hanging down not properly supported, also at sam
Jun 15, 2023 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit observed sidewalk shed erected at exp's #1 and 2. temporary construction equipment requires an active permit to be installed and to remain erected at all
Jun 15, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Sidewalk shed lights not in operating condition.provided
Jun 13, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain active permit for temporary construction equipmentsidewalk shed.at time of inspection on an inactive 2 story alt construction site notice at two exposures of the building 2 sidewalk shed whe
Oct 16, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment onsite - expired permit. approximately 200 lf of sws present at exp #1 & #2 under permit #m00104770-i1-sh which expired 04/06/2019. no updated permit for sws observed., renew pe
Oct 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35250450r issued on 10/19/18,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certifica
Aug 12, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35250451z issued 10/19/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi
Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35250452k issued 10/19/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi
Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: the exterior walls at exp #3 & #4 were in disrepair & covered by a net to avoid bricks/debris falling on the sidewalk. rem: maintain the exterior buil
Oct 19, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed the ceiling & walls were in disrepair. many vertical & horzontal cracks are present on the walls & columns. the most of the defects are loc
Oct 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: at the front of church, at the north side observed wood shoring installed to support the ceiling approx 20'l x 14'h. 100% of work completed without a permit. rem: obtain permit.
Oct 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
May 21, 2026 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Religious facility (M1)
Year built: 1895
Floors: 1
Residential units: —
Building area: 10,130 ft²
Lot area: 15,650 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 109
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 2050 / 1
Assessed value: $972,000
Landmark / historic district: Hamilton Heights Historic District

Questions about 281 Convent Avenue

Who owns 281 Convent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St Lukes Episcopal Ch.

Does 281 Convent Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 281 Convent Avenue 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 Convent Avenue built?

City records list 1895 as the year it was built.

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