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281 Macon Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01847-0071Map

Owner of record: Alford, Michele A

281 Macon Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1873 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Alford, Michele A. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
110
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
162

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 110

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under base cabinet sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling to east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt ground

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls at bsmt-apt in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at north

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at celler

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 30, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 30, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric door bell at front of building

    Mar 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 8, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at east window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Feb 4, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmnt

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmnt

    Jul 27, 2015 · Apt BSMNT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scutle closet and landing , 3rd story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood cabinet blocking egress door leading to 1st sty at basement

    Jul 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Jul 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at exterior south wall , 1st story

    Apr 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak around window at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 21, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 25

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 5, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o alt1 appl 300526465 to convert 2nd and 3rd fl to dwellings bldg now occupied w/o valid c of o alt1 never signed off remedy: obtain valid c of o

    Mar 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. accumilation of construction debris and equipment from building 279 macon street which is under alteration debris and equipment at rear yard from area noted.

    Mar 5, 1998 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation. no sheeting,shoring or bracing for excavation at front of said premises. excavation isapprox 12 ft by 12 ft and approx 16 ft deep. remedy:stop all work shor

    Aug 16, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt UNIT3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 12, 2015 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1873
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1847 / 71
Assessed value
$391,050
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #335881, last renewed Apr 2, 2026.

Questions about 281 Macon Street

Who owns 281 Macon Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alford, Michele A.

Does 281 Macon Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 Macon Street 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 Macon Street built?

City records list 1873 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 Macon Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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