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
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 · 977
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.