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281 Quincy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01803-0074Map

Owner of record: Gates Cluster Development LP

281 Quincy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gates Cluster Development LP. HPD has recorded 977 housing violations here, most recently on June 26, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
977
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
929

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 26, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
25
About 100% of the building's 25 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 977

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at 1st door from south at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at 1st window from west at north wall (fire escape window) in the 1st room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at 1st window from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal cover at 1st baseboard radiator from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at 1st closet from north at east wall in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at side panel vestibule door at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom return panel at east wall in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18974760 issued 02-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18974759 issued 02-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ,,, in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall inside closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall inside closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

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

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to apt door entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall inside closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at wastline in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cabinet doors at upper and lower cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories ,balconies and all conpoments at fire escape

    Feb 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wastepipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling equal to 20 sq. feet in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approximately 60 linear feet of sidewalk shed at exposure#1 (quincy street) in order to safequard the public and property

    Jan 17, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39152657k., file a certificate of correction

    Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant matter. noted: facade at exp-1 in state of disrepair with step cracks and cracked bricks at parapet level. previous vio # 39077757k issued for same conditions., re

    Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    In apt 4b, in bedroom, section of finished ceiling approximately 4'x4' has collapsed to floor due to water seepage from above., repair and/replace

    Jul 2, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. exposure 2 wall in court yard has parging cement loose and defective at 5th floor level. step crack at exposure one at fifth floor level left side above

    Aug 13, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed at exposure #1 with permit b00816699-i1-sh expired 02/01/2024. it creates major hazard for public and property due to facade condition. renew and obtain permit for

    Feb 9, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Violation issued for failure to maintain facade. at time of inspectionobserved ac units without brackets on floors 3, 4, and 5 at exposure 1., repair and or replace

    Jan 2, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Faikure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at exposure #1 parapet area there are cracked bricks, falling stucco and spalling., repair and/replace

    Jan 13, 2023 · Penalty $25,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 5C

    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
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
25
Building area
21,875 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1803 / 74
Assessed value
$300,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326059, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 281 Quincy Street

Who owns 281 Quincy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gates Cluster Development LP.

Does 281 Quincy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 977 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 Quincy Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 281 Quincy Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 Quincy Street?

It has 25 residential units.

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