281 Church Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

The 6-story, 5-unit building at 281 Church Street in Tribeca, constructed in 1867 and currently owned by Alex Lloyd, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most significantly, there was a documented heating issue in late 2022 that required intervention by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though this was eventually resolved. The building has undergone regular rodent control measures, with bait application consistently noted in inspections throughout 2022 and 2023, including several applications in 2023 (April, June).

While there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations recorded in 2021 and 2022 regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, these appear to be procedural in nature rather than indicative of an infestation problem. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows consistently zero infested units, suggesting effective management of this potential issue. The property has also faced elevator-related compliance challenges, particularly between 2019 and 2020, with several active violations noted regarding inspection and testing requirements, though some of these violations were later dismissed based on subsequent inspections showing corrections.

The building's most recent bedbug report for 2024 confirms no infestations during the 2023-2024 period, and previous annual reports from 2022-2023 and earlier similarly document zero infested units. The building has maintained regular pest control oversight, with inspection reports showing either bait application or passing inspections in the past few years. While there have been various violations and service requests over the years, the property appears to be actively addressing and resolving these issues, with particular attention paid to heat, rodent control, and elevator maintenance.