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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 110
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at celler
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric door bell at front of building
Mar 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... vestibule , 1st story
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at scutle closet and landing , 3rd story
Jul 27, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood cabinet blocking egress door leading to 1st sty at basement
Jul 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at exterior south wall , 1st story
Apr 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.