281 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01150-0012Map
Owner of record: Nextgen 281 LLC
281 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1888 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Nextgen 281 LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on January 18, 2016. 1 of the 2 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 9
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 2
- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Jan 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Dec 14, 2011
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Active jobsite 30 story nb. observed pipe scaffold built at expo 1 contrary to drawings. truss was installed at approximately 5th - 6thb floor of pipe scaffold, upon review of approved scaffold drawings, the tr
Sep 25, 2025
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to display the heating system / boiler room access information signhmc27-2033;there are no bells at the buildings locked front door thru the front door window there is no sign observed;correct violation
Apr 6, 2023
Resolve - Class - 3
As per hms -27-2033 a boiler room access sign must be posted conspicuously in hall. correct violating condition & submit a certificate of correction
Jul 12, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32092039r issued on 10/17/17, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
36)boiler not registered. register boiler correct all listed violation. submit certificate of correction.
Oct 17, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.noted:@ front of premises the installtion of illuminated sign reading(dry cleaners shoe repairs)(mikes 718-230-4659)w/ no permit obtained.rem:obtain all necessary permits.
Jul 31, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 17, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Floor
Jun 17, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 17, 2009 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1888
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,560 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1150 / 12
- Assessed value
- $1,128,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #342718, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.
Questions about 281 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 281 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nextgen 281 LLC.
Does 281 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Flatbush Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 281 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1888 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Flatbush Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.