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281 Broome Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

10
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 281 Broome Street

The 6-story, 22-unit building at 281 Broome Street, owned by Kam Lau, has maintained its status as a 1900 New Law Tenement in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with documented complaints from both 2021-11-05 and 2021-01-30 affecting the entire building. While these complaints were eventually resolved, they highlight ongoing concerns about building infrastructure.

More positively, the building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2021 through 2024, with all reports indicating zero infested units, and its rodent inspections in 2025-05-07 show consistent pass rates, though there were some notable exceptions in 2022-11-07 (Rat Activity) and 2023-11-08 (Failed for Other Reasons). The building has undergone several significant inspections and faced various compliance issues, particularly between 2020-2023. There were multiple violations related to faulty sidewalk shed installation in 2020, with penalties totaling over $19,000, and a 2023 violation regarding unpermitted exhaust hood installation in a first-floor storage area.

Additionally, there were two violations issued in 2020 for failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous conditions, though these were ultimately dismissed. The property has maintained regular compliance inspections and has filed annual permits, with the most recent permit issuance dated 2020-07-27. The building's recent inspection history (2023-2025) shows improved conditions, with passed rodent inspections and no current bedbug infestation issues, though there was a bedbug-related violation recorded in 2022.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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281 Broome Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Lower East Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 22
Year built 1900
Total area 16405 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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281 Broome Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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281 Broome Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 281 Broome Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2021-11-052021-11-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2021-01-302021-02-09Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 281 Broome Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 281 Broome Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-11-05 21:47HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2021-01-30 21:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 281 Broome Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16495982023-09-29CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2023-09-29Compliance Inspection Performed (2023-09-29)
16344132023-04-18CLOSEDEnforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-04-25Oath Violation Served (2023-04-25)
15968082022-04-05CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-04-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-04-05)
15854382021-10-29CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-10-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-10-29)
15586392020-11-24CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-11-23Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-11-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 281 Broome Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-11-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907906392023-10-16
2020-11-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907906402023-10-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 281 Broome Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 281 Broome Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-100002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-240002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-250002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-240002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 281 Broome Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-07InitialPassed
2024-11-07InitialPassed
2024-05-03InitialPassed
2023-12-14CompliancePassed
2023-11-08InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 281 Broome Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 281 Broome Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 281 Broome Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-04-2539084595MLAU & CHAN LLC KAM LAUWORK WITH OUT PERMIT : AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 6 STORY BUILDING AT 1ST FLOOR (STORE ROOM) OBSERVED A NON COMMERCIAL EXHAUST HOOD WITH VENT INSTALLED WITH OUT PERMIT., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS; COMPLY WITH CODE.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-09-0835499638MKAFAIT ALIWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. PARTIAL STOP WORK ON FACADE JOB. NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE WITHOUT VALID PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH CODE - OBTAIN PERMIT. CALL 212-393-2404RESOLVE3125.00.0
2020-08-2935500005HALI KAFAITBC 3307.6.4.4 VERTICAL MEMBERS+BEAMS.NOTE:@TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED AND IN TOTAL DISREPAIR WITH ERTICAL BEAMS RESTING IN STREET AREA & PLACED ONTOP OF 2 BRICKS & (5) PIECES OF WOODRESOLVE6250.00.0
2020-08-2935500006JALI KAFAITBC 3307.6.5.3 RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE AND USE NOTE: @TIME OF COMP INSPECTION OF A 6 STY BLDG I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED & IN TOTAL DISREPAIR WITH PARAPET PANELS. MISSING VERTICAL BEAMS IN STREET &RESOLVE12500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 281 Broome Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 281 Broome Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 281 Broome Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 281 Broome Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 281 Broome Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 281 Broome Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 281 Broome Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 281 Broome Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 281 Broome Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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