281 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01924-0009Map
Owner of record: 281 Classon Ave HDFC
281 Classon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 281 Classon Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 18
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 101
- 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 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 7, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 16, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 20, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 4, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective security lock at the entrance door to bldg. , 1st story
Mar 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 8, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.
Nov 17, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts minimum required
Oct 15, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.
Dec 5, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door nailed shut preventing access to 2nd means of egress in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful use as separately occupied sleeping rooms or, provide unobstructed access to each required means of egress prime tenant william doe and hilda rodriguez living in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful use as separately occupied sleeping rooms or, provide unobstructed access to each required means of egress prime tenant james doe and herenia de la rosa living in the 5th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door nailed shut preventing 2nd means of egress in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful use as separately occupied sleeping rooms or, provide unobstructed access to each required means of egress prime tenant carmen mendez and vincent doe living in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood wall erected subdividing front and rear rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful use as separately occupied sleeping rooms or, provide unobstructed access to each required means of egress prime tenant regis garcia and velma doe living in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door nailed shut blocking access to fire escape at rear in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful use as separately occupied sleeping rooms or, provide unobstructed access to each required means of egress prime tenant olga rodriguez and daniel doe living in the 5th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, kitchen now located in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration plasterboard wall erected subdividing the front and rear rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the unlawful use as separately occupied sleeping rooms or, provide unobstructed access to each required means of egress primary tenant mr. munoz and angela munoz living in the 5th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, kitchen now located in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts required
Jan 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts required
Nov 26, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg kitchen 2nd sty east apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bulb fixture ceiling 1 sty south apt 1r front room. located at apt 1r
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen 3rd sty north apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen 2nd sty north apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls kitchen 2nd sty east apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2nd sty east apt 2l. , section '' ''
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & wals center room front room & 2nd room from rear 2nd sty north apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty south 1r front & 2 from front rooms.
Jun 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty north apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty north apt 2l front room. located at apt 2l
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt tile floor 2 sty north apt 2l foyer. located at apt 2l
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system 2 sty north apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Jun 14, 1989 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
B254 36 36)boiler is not registered,register boiler correct all violation condition listed.submit certificate of correction.
Oct 11, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 29, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,695 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,072 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1924 / 9
- Assessed value
- $820,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356264, last renewed May 5, 2004.
Questions about 281 Classon Avenue
Who owns 281 Classon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281 Classon Ave HDFC.
Does 281 Classon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Classon Avenue 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 Classon Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Classon Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.