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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 6
- 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 6, 2026
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.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
Oct 1, 2018
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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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
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.