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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 101

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective security lock at the entrance door to bldg. , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.