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281 South 5 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02447-0025Map

Owner of record: 281 So. Realty Corp.

281 South 5 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 281 So. Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 13 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

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 · 20

  • 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
  • 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 11, 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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 13, 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 13, 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 (light fixtures present)

    May 10, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty northeast rooming unit 8.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 3 and 4 stys public hall.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 3 sty northeast rooming unit 8.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings 3 sty north rooming unit 7.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty community bathroom.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 2 sty community bathroom.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood treads 1 to 7 treads from bottom at stairs 2 to 3 stys public hall.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasins 2 and 3 stys public hall bathrooms.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty southeast rooming unit 12.

    Jun 13, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal eyes installed frame & door entrance to rooming unit 7 east.

    May 18, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north rooming unit 18 markowitz.

    May 11, 1990

    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 northeast room 4 .

    May 4, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 1, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 1, 2010 · 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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2447 / 25
Assessed value
$617,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341021, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 281 South 5 Street

Who owns 281 South 5 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281 So. Realty Corp..

Does 281 South 5 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 South 5 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 South 5 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 South 5 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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