281 Division Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02152-0030Map
Owner of record: 279 Division Partnership INC.
281 Division Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 279 Division Partnership INC.. HPD has recorded 271 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 271
- DOB violations
- 41
- ECB violations
- 43
- HPD complaints
- 167
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 271
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and south walls and ceiling at public hall
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at intermediatelanding at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north, east and west walls at landing between 1st and 2nd stories at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at vestibule
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at vestibule
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and rubbish at public hall stairs, 5th story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes translucent panels at railings and slats in addition to furniture at balacony at building front at 1st fire escape from east, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2024
Open — 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 22, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 27, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 27, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance for upper and lower sash window located at apt 27, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 27, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 27
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at vestibule
Oct 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at vestibule
Oct 26, 2021
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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 5th story balcony at west stack , building front at fire escape
Oct 26, 2021
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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 balcony erected at 3rd story building front at fire escape
Jun 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of padlocked latch lock, east gate at building front
Jun 1, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at junction box west wall 2nd sty landing , 2nd story
Apr 8, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper window sashes 1 and 2 at 2nd sty landing , 2nd story
Apr 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at vestibule , 1st story
Apr 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on the 3rd, 2nd and 1st story at public hall
Feb 11, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls on the 3rd, 2nd and 1st story at public hall
Feb 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls on the 3rd, 2nd and 1st story at public hall
Feb 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall stairs
Jan 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes , house hold articles at 2nd story balcony of fire escape, at 1st fire escape from north
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes metal plate blocking the opening at 5th story balcony, going to stair case leading to 4th story balcony, west stack front of the building
Apr 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and house items at 5th story balcony west stack front of the building
Apr 6, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at stairway to bulkhead
Dec 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 41
- 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 2021 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - active
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- 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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Haz
Dec 5, 1996
Vwh*-violation work w/out pmt hazardous dismissed - Construction other optional
Haz; 2nd offense
Dec 4, 1996
Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 13, 1995
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 29, 1994
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 · 43
- Class - 1
Failure to comply and certify corrects for violation number 35425799l ( for alterations to fire escape, comply with commissioner's order
Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35425799l issued 8/9/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app file to correct violating condition for work w/o permit compl
Jan 31, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35425799l issued 8/9/21 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o permit at exp #1.this vio
Oct 7, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35425799l issued on 6/08/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/out a permit.remedy:
Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35425799l issued 6/8/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit.noted:@4fl exp1,fire escape has been extended&alt to create out
May 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation #35425799l issued on 06-08-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit 1
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35425799l issued on 06/08/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/
Nov 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Observe 2 balconies at the exposure 1 of the building. approximately 5'x10' by 5' on the 3rd floor and 4th floor 6'x8 by 5' built without a work permit. balcony on 3rd floor blocking the exit of fire escape to
Jun 12, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide a unobstructed egress: noted: fire escape @exp#4 has been obstructed between the 5th & 4th floors. the front apt, exp#1 has altered the fire escape to create a outdoor porch room.the 5th & 6t
Jun 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit: noted: @forath floor lvl exp#1 fire escape has been extended & alterd to create a outdoor porch room to be used for front apt. apt# unknown, approx size 8'*'10. filed for above in d.o.b system
Jun 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
As per class 2(265)failure to file a complete boiler inpsection reportas per dob records.submit a current b09 report
Aug 30, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
May 16, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building noted: found parapet wall approx 3'x12'atsouth west side leaning into building/out of plub by 15 degree - 20 degree.rmdy: repair defects forthwith. maintain bldg exterior wall(s)
Apr 27, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at rear of premises side yard (west side) an extension to the bldg constructed of cmu and block w/an entrance/exit door w/an inwall a/c approx 15'w x 7'd w/a roof and attached to main
May 29, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34986210n issued on 8.28.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for failure to maintain. remedy: file a c/c.
Dec 10, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34986207m issued on 8.28.12 (for) work w/o a permit; full gut rehab - etc. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Dec 10, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345.noted:@ public stair case gas meter installed in the brick wall exposing the sheet rock of the apt w/o fire stopping.fire
Aug 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted public stairs full gut and rehab steel frame balcony and fire escape installed at 2nd front 5th fl front left court yard 3rd floor onlt 2 i-beams right court yard 3rd floor and 1st floor open porch w/ col
Aug 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed rear fire escape obstruction w/ debris & blue blanck.new fire escape landing has the stairs open for fire escape obstructed.the rear yard where us the egress from
Aug 28, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building exterior wall defects are: brick parapet walls at north elevation is crack and leaning inwards. remedy: make safe: do all repairs immediately obtain all necessary permits, erect
Sep 14, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Piping an/or equiment installed improperly gas piping + meter install-ed in stair enclosure,not permitted.remedy:install piping +gas meters in legal locaiton by licenced master plumber.
Aug 11, 1995 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.new rough plumbing installed thru-outout bldg new gas lines installed in apts.
Aug 11, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Gas being supplied to bldg without inspecttion and certification by this dept.remedy:file for required permits and have necessary test and inspection performed.gas meters installed in hallway 2fl apt 9, 3fl a
Aug 11, 1995 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit having removed the front exterior masonry stairway and the interior public hall stairway at the front building entrance into the 1 floor public hallway remedy obtain permit if feasible or
Aug 8, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit having removed the original fire-escape baskets at 3 location s at the grant&rear walls as follows 1-front west 5 floor fire-escape replaced with an iron fire-escape/balcany 2-east front 2
Aug 8, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit 1-4 floor window over eash west*east side areaways was enlaraged and doors installed with no platform @ steel cantilever beans were installed under the same west wall door remedy immediate
Aug 8, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
(haz)failure to provide required means of egress form every floor.3rd story fire escape at bldg front (northern most fire escape)has been altered in that the landing size has been greatly diminished thus obstru
Jul 31, 1995 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Hazardous
(haz)failure to adequate housekeeping.(1)public hallway at 1st has contruction materials improperly stored at west end of hall(facing division ave).also at same location of hall,the protection for the open floo
Jul 31, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:the basement apt(to the north of pub-lic hall)and the 1st story apt have been combined to form(1)one duplexapt without first obtaing an approval or permit.remedy:stop all work!
Jul 31, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at promises at the of inspection: work noted renovation of basement level apt and installation of new door opening in exterior batch wall in progress east side apt at east cour
Jul 27, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit door: total obstruction noted. illegal trap doors in the fire excape well opening were closed at time of inspection at front and rear fire wxcapes. remedy: remove obstraction immediatery
Jul 27, 1995 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Piping and / or equipment installed inproperly. gas piping & meters installed in stair enclosure not permited. remedy: install piping & gas meters in legal location by licensed master plumber.
Mar 3, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. plumbing removed and new rough plum--bing installed throughout building. remedy: obtain a permit for plum-bing work and have new plumbing work tested and inspected.
Mar 3, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work with permit: work noted-(1) 4th floor window opening giving onto both side areaways have been enlarged and door area to support proposed balconies. balconys have not been built and door opening area haza
Mar 3, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exising fire escape has been altered and no longer conforms to multiple dwelling law section 53 and to fire escape rules and regulations of this dept.changes noted:fire escape baskets have been removed and repl
Mar 3, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy and arrangement is contrary to certificate of#154601.33 apa=rtment (legal number) have been changed to 21 apartments by combining various apartments on all floors. remedy: restore to prior condition
Mar 3, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: exterior masonry stoop and interiorpublic hall stair removed at front extrance way leading to ist story publivc hall at front. remedy: stop all work - obtain approvals and pe
Mar 2, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Of the hout apermit in that: having gutted apt. #2 (first floor) & bsmt. front space installed paritions throughout. installed a thru the wall doorway at the first floor from apt, #2 leading into the public ha
Jul 22, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit in that: having installed a balcony to replace the original fire escape basket, at the rear third floor, apt #15. balcony has a solid steel platform with a trap door that obstructs egress
Jul 22, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without apermit. in that: having removed 50% of the front second floor fire- escapr to install a 5ft. x 15 ft. iron balcony & a 30 inch x 80 " doorway thru. the front window leading onto the balcony. that
Jul 22, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: having removed all interior partitioand ceilings on 2nd floor apt. 7-9, 4th floor apt. 18-19 and 5th floorapt. 24-25-26.remedy:file for plans and approvals and obtain a permit
Aug 11, 1993 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.(work noted) having installed new dry wall partitions and ceilings on apt#23 4th floor. note: previously issued perm# 300123346 has been withdrawn by applicant on 2/28/92. remedy: stop all
Apr 6, 1992 · Penalty $140
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted demolition and relocation of interiorpartitions new dry wall and drop ceilings installed throughout 2nd & 3floor front apartments.remedy:file for required plans and approvals.
Oct 25, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt UNIT11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt UNIT11
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt UNIT11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 27
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 27
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 27
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt 3M
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2019 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 27
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 27
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 27
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 27
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 27
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 23
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 27, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 27
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 27
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 27
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 21,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,113 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2152 / 30
- Assessed value
- $1,093,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333801, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.
Questions about 281 Division Avenue
Who owns 281 Division Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 279 Division Partnership INC..
Does 281 Division Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 271 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Division Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 281 Division Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Division Avenue?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.