281 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

281 Grand Street is a 5-story, 8-unit mixed-use building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Jared Lustbader. The building has experienced several issues in recent years, with the most significant being an active violation from September 2023 regarding the building front entrance door that remains unresolved as of October 2023. In 2024, there were multiple complaints about work being done without proper permits, though these were referred to the Department of Consumer Affairs.

The building has had recurring maintenance challenges, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints in February 2023 regarding water leaks, ceiling issues, and sewage problems, as well as a September 2023 mold complaint. Despite these issues, it's worth noting that the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases from 2019 through 2024, and consistently passed rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025. The building's violation history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple ECB violations from 2021 related to failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances, as well as issues with an awning obstructing the fire escape.

While many of these violations were resolved, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has had regular permit activity, with at least two permits issued in 2019 for work categorized as "EW." The building's age and mixed-use nature, combined with its location in Chinatown, are important context for understanding its maintenance history, though specific details about the property's commercial component are not available in the provided data. Regular inspections and prompt response to rodent control measures indicate some level of proactive maintenance regarding pest control, even as other maintenance issues appear to require more attention.