281 Etna Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04105-0123Map
Owner of record: Appleton, Pamela G
281 Etna Street is an one-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Appleton, Pamela G. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on June 23, 2025. 3 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 3
- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar, vacate order # 259578
Jun 23, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall and resedential sink , at cellar
Jun 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
Jun 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed at the cellar, full height partition walls erected to create three pieces bathroom including w/c (toilet), wash hand basin, and shower. also, noted evidenc
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed at cellar, performed plumbing works including running pipelines for three pieces bathroom (w/c, wash hand basin, shower), installation of kitchen with gas
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed at cellar, performed electrical works, including wiring and installation of light fixtures. no electrical permit obtained., obtain all permits
Aug 11, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. illegal class a apartment erected at cellar. unlawful gas range and residential sink. also present a bathroom complete wi
Jun 13, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
Fence exceeds permitted height. rca past due 60 days issued 6/21/22 by #3200 who noted backyard fence at exposure #4 exceeds permitted height to be over 9 ft at the above location. premise is in r5 general resi
Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,295 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4105 / 123
- Assessed value
- $54,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 281 Etna Street
Who owns 281 Etna Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Appleton, Pamela G.
Does 281 Etna Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 Etna 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 Etna Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 Etna Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.