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281 Starr Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03189-0031Map

Owner of record: Who Needs Enemies, INC.

281 Starr Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Who Needs Enemies, INC.. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 6

  • 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 6, 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Oct 1, 2018

    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 15, 2016

    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 14, 2015

    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 200 watts required

    Aug 2, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 8

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note:asbestos tiles at the front & east side of the bldg were observed to be loose w/ several pieces seen hanging loose in a dangerous manner.several other pieces are also

    Jan 17, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defects noted:interior stairs is pulling awayfrom the wall & is unsound.file stopping above steps & thru-out premises is missing.fl joists rotted thru-out.kitchen in cellar in danger

    Nov 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted:at front & side ofabove premises exterior bldg walls is missing slate type shingles & windows glass is broken. remedy:repair & for replace all defects.

    Nov 22, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note: the front & east side exterior walls are in a state of disrepair w/ broken windows, loose, hanging & missing asbestos siding material. the chimney is also out of

    Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain ext. bldg wall. note:ext. walls are in a decapidated state w/broken windows & loose, hanging & missing siding material (asbestos tiles). the brick chimney above the roof is out of plumb,

    May 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: defects are: in that building is in a dilapidated state of disrepair, ceiling and walls throughout each floorsare rotten, loose and in danger of falling. 2) floor are damp due to

    Jan 6, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defects noted:at the east and south exterior walls missing state-type shingles exist.remedy:make all necessary repairs.

    Jun 16, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is siding missing and front wall and side wall ( east and south walls) broken windows shattered glass and debris in front yard. remedy: make safe, obtain on

    Mar 10, 2000 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 6, 2006 · 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
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,750 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3189 / 31
Assessed value
$376,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360024, last renewed Jun 9, 2025.

Questions about 281 Starr Street

Who owns 281 Starr Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Who Needs Enemies, INC..

Does 281 Starr Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 Starr 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 Starr Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 Starr 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.