281 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10303BBL 5-01261-0066Map
Owner of record: Kamal Ali, Almosami
281 South Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1989 in Staten Island, 10303. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kamal Ali, Almosami. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 16 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 21
- 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, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Info 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 30, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 18, 2022
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.
Nov 7, 2019
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.
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber door gaskets at upper and lower refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Mar 24, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective double glass panes at lower sash at west window in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at ( water-closet, bathtub, washbasin ) in the apartment at , sub-cellar
Dec 8, 2003
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 present ) at kitchen, sub-cellar-apt
Dec 8, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity all fixtures all rooms throughout 2 nd sty apt#2 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings thru out in the 1st entire apartment from west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frontroom and center room ceiling light fixtures 2 story apt in the 1st bedroom from west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective front room north wall outlet 2 story apt in the 1st bedroom from west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the sink wasteline 2 story apt in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective kitchen wood floor 2 story apt in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 13, 1999 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 25
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commissioner order#327895 issued on 4/26/16 to retain a nys pe eng'r to prep perm support&reinforcement of the existing framing bet 2nd to sub cellar flrs&obtain permits no later 6/7/16.permits have not been obtained as of 9/29/16.remedy:comply w/ commissioner order#327895 immediately
Sep 29, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commissioners order#327893 issued on 4/26/16 to provgide a strl eng'r assessment report of the strl stability of the bldg&the shoring produced by a lic nys pe no later than 5/10/16.report has not been obtained as of 9/29/16.remedy:comply with commissioners order#327893 immediately
Sep 29, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commissioners order#327894 issued on 4/26/16 to retain a nys pe eng'r to prep shoring dwgs for existing framing bet 2nd to sub cellar flrs&obtain permits no later than 5/24/16.permits have not been obtained as of 9/29/16.remedy:comply with commissioners order#327894 immediately
Sep 29, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commissioners order vio#042616feu50103mm.control no.327895 requires the owner to file permanent repair dwgs by 5/24/16 w/work to commence by 6/7/16 under permit on 6/28/16 no permit has been filed.remedy:immed comply w/commissioners order conttrol#327895 filed dwgs by 7/16/16.work to commence by 7/13/16
Jun 28, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply with commissioners order:vio#042616 feu2010mm ctrl#327893 requires the owner to hire a nys pe to asses the bldg & submit a signed&served report by 5/10/16. as of 5/12/16 no report has been recived by dob. remedy:immediately comply w commissioners order vio#042616 feu50101mm ctrl#327893
May 12, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w commissioners order vio#042616 feu50102mm control# 327894 requires the owner to file temp shoring drawings by 5/10/16 as of 5/12/2016 no jobs have been filed w dob. remedy: immediately comply to comissioners order vio #042613 feu50102mm, control#327894
May 12, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fm.the bldg has undergone interior wall changes in the 1flr cellar & sub cellar in 1993 under permit.the wall removal may have contibuted to the significantly deflecting condition of the 1flr framing.remedy: provide a structural engineering assessment report of the structural stability of the bldg.report to be submitted to dob feu by 5/10/16
Apr 26, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fm.the bldg has undergone interior wall changes in the fst fl cellar & sub cellar in 1993 under permit. the wall removal may have contributed to the significanlty deflecting 1flr framing.shoring was placed w/out permit btwn the 1flr & cellar. remedy:retain nys lic pe to prepare dwgs for existing framing btwn 2fl&sub cellar file w/dob by 5/10/16
Apr 26, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fm.the bldg has undergone interior changes in the 1flr cellar & sub cellar in 1993 under permit. the wall removal may have contributed to the significantly deflecting 1flr framing.the bldg requires permanent structural repairs. remedy:retain a nys lic pe to prepare permanent support&reinforcement. dwgs to b/filed w/dob by 5/24/16
Apr 26, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
H
Jul 19, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 12, 1993
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/ the dob for ecb violation# 35207490h. rem: file c of c.
May 17, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in nov#35207490hissued on 09/12/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with commissioner's
Dec 16, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,3a,15,19b,21a,40,4a,50,51,102-01. aggravated ii condition-recurr ing see no #32076304z; 51-cease use (not lifted) violating conditions are not corrected immediately as stated as hazardous; 50-missing fixed
Sep 29, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: @ 1st flr joists have severe deflection. flr joists have inadequate shoring from the underside in the basement. rem: comply w/ code/repair or replace.
Sep 12, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:@ time of inspection,observed the fl joists at the 1st fl have severe deflectio n.fl joists have inadequate shoring from the underside in the basement
Jul 19, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,3a,15,19b,21a,40,50,51,4a. 50-missing fresh air from an outside source; 51-cease use-boiler is not to be operated until all hazardous violating conditions are immediately corrected and dob is notified to
Jul 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert. of correction for n.o.v.#34951804m,issued on 09/26/12 for cutting 1st fl floor joint header beam installed with "4"-4x4 post to secure joist.remed
Mar 16, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,3b,4a,7c,12a,15,16,19b,28a,40,51,21a. boiler needs cleaning soot; 50-flue pipe not sealed do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected and dob is notified to reinspect to
Mar 14, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection observed the floor joists at the 1st fl have severe damaged deflection. floor joists have inadequate shoring from the underside in
Mar 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,3a.d,4a,5a,7a,15,6,19b,21b.c,24b,32a,36,38,40,50,51,51a. 51-boiler needs cleaning soot on boiler. 51a-flue pipe to chimney not sealed.do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately co
Sep 28, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active
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- Class - 1
(electrical work w/o permit). at 11:30 am observed that electrical wiring had been installed on the ground flr and the basement. wiring is defective and hazardous throughout ground and basement wires hanging
Sep 27, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to install ground - fault circuit interrupter (gfci) protection as required. at 11:30 am observed that in food preparation areas, & w/i 6' of sink and receptical outlets below grade, and outdoors were
Sep 27, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o permit. at 11:30 am observed illuminated electric sign had been installed prior to permit. tag & inspection. text of sign is "deli & grill" on each side separated by word "value" vertically
Sep 27, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: wooden flr joists of the 1st flr store was cut and about 3" of the joists was removed. reducing the design strength of flr joists. approx 16 joists was
Sep 26, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cofc w/the nyc dob for notice of ecb vio #34623519z issued on 01-02-08 remedy:file a cofc
May 13, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Supported scaffold does not meet bldg code specifications. noted: supported scaffold apprx 25'high and 20'long made of 2x6 and 2x4 wood frame attached to existing tree w/ string and nails creating an unsafe
Apr 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: observed stop (exterior) cracks,vertical cracks at exterior brick wall. missing of loose motor between bricks. remedy: maintain exterior building wall
Jan 23, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: free standing brick structure is in disrepair w/ cracked bricks/vertical cracks/bulging/cleaning througout on all exterior walls. mortar joints deterior
Jan 6, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls, defect noted. @ front 2nd fl exterior brick is unkeyed mortar joints have expanded & @ left side front portition bricks are bulging @ left side parapet level. missing &
Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls defects noted at front 2nd fl exterior brick is unkeyed mortar joints have expanded at r/s front partition bricks are bulging and at parapet level missing cracked bricks
Jan 2, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plan for 500081975 alt 2 noted full bath 3pc and plumbing supply and waste lines not on plan and for kitchen sink and gas line for gas stove noted is in sub cellar area plan
Jan 2, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families c of o number 2552 lists sub cellar as (furnace) rm cellar as storage 1st fl 1 store 2nd fl 1 apt presently
Jan 2, 2008 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted- 1) severe stress cracks at exteriorwalls throughout; also missing/spalling brick, masonry joints and coping stones. 2) side step has broken tread creating a trip hazard. 3)
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records workw/o a permit for all interiro partion plumbing elect noted:occupancy below grade at sub cellar and cellar rear of building used a 1 family
Dec 11, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept of buildings records in that an apartment has been created in cellar with bedroom located in cellar and the kitchenand bathroom with living room created in sb cellar rom storage spac
Aug 24, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Window guards
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Window guards
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Window guards
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Fire-escape
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt CELLA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 30, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1989
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 1261 / 66
- Assessed value
- $35,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #14278, last renewed Aug 3, 2022.
Questions about 281 South Avenue
Who owns 281 South Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kamal Ali, Almosami.
Does 281 South Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 281 South Avenue 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 Avenue built?
City records list 1989 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 281 South Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.