281 Wyona Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03741-0015Map
Owner of record: Rem Empire Group LLC
281 Wyona Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rem Empire Group LLC. HPD has recorded 249 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 249
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 31
- HPD complaints
- 250
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 249
- 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
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 18, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 26, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 12, 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 27, 2023
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 7, 2022
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 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at the entrance to building front
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front and rear yard
Apr 9, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings
Apr 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts thrid story apt vacate # 147740
Mar 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts second story apt vacate # 147740
Mar 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts first story apt vacate # 147740
Mar 29, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling north and south walls at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling north and south walls at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of excessive extension cords extending through all stories public halls
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail 3rd story public hall stair to bulkhead at public hall stairs
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood stringer pulling away from wall at 3rd story public hall stair to bulkhead at public hall stairs
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive vegetation at north parapet wall roof
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof at north
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at bulkhead roof
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling bulkhead roof
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded. a copy for posting can be found through hpdonline (www.nyc.gov/hpd).
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front of building yard
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east rear yard yard
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective doors throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling throughout apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; order conditions observed existing.
Mar 22, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 30, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 23, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 31
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39122109m, file a certificate of correction
Nov 20, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection at above premises observed a construction fence installed with no permit on dob records for scope of work, obtain temporary construction permit
Aug 15, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection at above premises observed combustible construction garbage/debris in black bags, wooded studs, plumbing pipes and etc at expo #1., repair and/replace
Aug 15, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed construction fence erected at front of building exposure# 1, another inspector issued violation# 39106031l issued on 02/14/2024 under complaint# 3947497 court date 05/22/2024 but
Aug 1, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintained inadequate house keeping .at time of inspection observed excessive garbage and combustible material material at expo.#1 front yard., maintain adequate construction housekeeping
Feb 14, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Wwo/p. upon inspection observed at expo.#1 construction fence erected approx..8ft height x 25 ft. long with no permit on file., obtain all permits
Feb 14, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09/26/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway
Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09/26/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed passageway.
Mar 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 9/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed
Nov 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09/26/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. rear fire escape obstructed w/by bycycles & other
Aug 18, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway,rear fire escap
Jan 17, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted at rear
Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted rear fir
Sep 7, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361257r issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jul 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jul 15, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35361258z issued on 9/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstr
Apr 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35361257r issued on 9/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to allo
Apr 27, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361258z issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway: note at exp#3
Dec 19, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361257r issued on 09-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or
Dec 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35361257r issued on 09/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to
Nov 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35361258z issued on 09/26/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursunat to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobs
Nov 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed c of o or dob records indicates premises legally approved 3 family(1 family per 1st,2nd+3rd floors) cellar(boiler,storage) illegal occupancy noted:now premises converted/occup
Sep 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: rear fire escape obstructed with/by bicycles and other various items. remedy: removeobstruction
Sep 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of build ings records. 2 class "a" apartment illegally converted into single room occupancies at 2nd and 3rd story. a total of 12 s.r.o.'s present
Sep 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob.noted no cert of correction has been filed for nov34866220k issued 9/10/13.rem file a cert of correction
May 29, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records 2stry and 3stry class"a"apts converted into single room occupancys.partitions erected subdividing all rooms. all rooms have lockable doors intact. inad
Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Hazardous
Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. from:3 family legal occupancy. to:11 singleoccupancy rooms illegal occupancy noted:1 floor-4 srd with 1 kitchen
Feb 7, 2005 · Penalty $1,300
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of buildings records multi agency composite propertyowner information query indicate residence is legally approved for 3
Jul 26, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior defect is: holes in the ceiling at room south center. remedy: repair the defective ceiling.
Jul 26, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected & kitchen & bathrm facilities have been installed.
May 23, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted metal gate with padlock installed at first story front north window. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to prior legal condition.
Feb 6, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 31, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,075 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3741 / 15
- Assessed value
- $67,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308507, last renewed Sep 19, 2023.
Questions about 281 Wyona Street
Who owns 281 Wyona Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rem Empire Group LLC.
Does 281 Wyona Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 249 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Wyona 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 Wyona Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Wyona Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.