roofy

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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 26, 2025

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 · 21

  • 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 26, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 5, 2024

    Open — Info 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 30, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 18, 2022

    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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
Show 11 more ↓
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
Show 15 more ↓
  • 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
Show 15 more ↓
  • 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
Show 9 more ↓
  • 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.