281 Crown Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01290-0001Map
Owner of record: 281-291 Crown LLC
281 Crown Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 281-291 Crown LLC. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on March 19, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 164
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
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
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 66
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken marble stair tread at 1st tread from bottom to top at public hall stairs, 1st story, section ''east''
Feb 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 7b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 7B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose marble treads 5th and 7th from bottom section east at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 7b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 7B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 7B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective weatherproofing material at 1st and 2nd windows from west at north in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt b2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower window sash at south and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower window sash at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator valve handle in the 4th room from east located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower window sash at south in the 1st room from east located at apt a12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at 1st stack from north at west. at fire escape
Jan 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower shash at 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from north located at apt b7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt B7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt b7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt B7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt b7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt B7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt B7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin drain line in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub drain line in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling next to riser pipe in the 1st room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper and lower window sash counter balance at fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east stack at building front at fire escape
Oct 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at west exterior wall at fire escape
Oct 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west stack at building front at fire escape
Oct 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt a4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper sash of window in the kitchen located at apt a4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper sash at the 1st window from south at west in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt a4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at south stack building front at fire escape, 4th story
Sep 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments. noted: work under permit#340419988-01-ew-ot w/exp on 7-18-17. does not conform to plans provided at time of inspection. observe
Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: work under job permit#340419988-01-ew-ot w/exp on 7-18-17,observed new elecrrical work throughout 1st & cellar level. new drop lights putlets,wall switches w/new cable lines were insta
Jul 13, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door total obstruction; on that exit door & stair leading to exit obstruction w/ storage of boxes.remedy:remove obstruction immediately______________________________________________________________________
Jan 27, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior building wall. defect is: structural crakc apprx 1"-2" wide from foaundationup to parapet wall at northeast corner of building(rear) alos brick work is cracked at rear wall fron 4th
Oct 19, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. exhaust duct for laundromat end at 1st fl. remedy: obtain permit & extend duct above roof level.
Mar 12, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failuere to maintain, defect is ornamentral stone one piece from top floor fell along nostrand avenue. repair defect.
Dec 8, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is ornamental stone at parapet nostrand ave side is missing & on sidewalk below. remedy:prov-ide sidewalk shed for the protection of the publec. file plans obtain
Dec 7, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt B9
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt B9
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt B9
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt B9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt B9
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 7B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt B9
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A12
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A12
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A12
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A12
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt A12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt B3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt B7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt B7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt B7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B9
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt B5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt A12
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 17B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 17B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 17B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 29,392 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,779 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1290 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,190,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353213, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 281 Crown Street
Who owns 281 Crown Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281-291 Crown LLC.
Does 281 Crown Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Crown Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 281 Crown Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Crown Street?
It has 31 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.