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281 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

12
DOB Complaints
157
311 Housing Calls
175
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

24
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 24% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 281 St Nicholas Avenue

The 6-story, 32-unit residential building at 281 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, owned by Nicolas Loizou, has a documented history of persistent pest issues, particularly rodents, throughout 2024-2025. The property has experienced multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests, with recent complaints in June 2025 and March 2025, some resulting in HPD violations.

Apartment 43 has been the focus of several housing maintenance code violations, including issues with lead-based paint, rodent infestations, mold, and the need for various repairs, though many of these violations were certified as corrected between August and September 2024. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with varying results, showing rat activity in mid-2025 and several bait applications throughout 2024. Significant structural work occurred in 2021, with multiple Department of Buildings violations related to construction safety, including issues with scaffolding, debris management, and worker safety, though these were mostly resolved.

The building's facade work prompted additional scrutiny, including a 2022 ECB violation for failure to submit required examination reports, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. Recent maintenance concerns include emergency complaints regarding electrical lighting and heavy water flow in October 2024, though these were subsequently closed. The property has also shown bedbug activity in past reporting periods, with the most recent report from December 2024 showing one infested unit. While many historical violations have been resolved, there are still open maintenance issues as of the most recent inspections, particularly concerning pest control.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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281 St Nicholas Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 32
Year built 1921
Total area 50706 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
175
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
157
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
14
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
13
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1 Hancock Pl, New York, NY 10027
  • 3 Hancock Pl, New York, NY 10027
  • 5 Hancock Pl, New York, NY 10027
  • 275 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 277 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 279 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 281 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 283 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 285a St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • 351 West 124th St, New York, NY 10027

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281 St Nicholas Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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281 St Nicholas Avenue 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2025-06-242025-06-24Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-242025-06-24Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-06-092025-06-18Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-092025-06-18Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-042025-03-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyOPEN
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2024-08-30ACloseNone43§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT IN THE WEST WALL, CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30CCloseNone43§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL WALL IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''None
2024-08-30CCloseNone43HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30COpenNone43§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 9, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30ACloseNone43§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH, THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 19:56UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-06-09 19:56UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-03-04 19:33UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSOpenHPD
2024-12-14 08:05Food EstablishmentFood SpoiledClosedDOHMH
2024-10-25 00:19WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 281 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16918982025-03-27CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2025-03-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-30)
16632922024-03-25CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-25)
16580022024-01-14CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2024-01-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-20)
16421312023-07-02CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2023-07-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-10)
16415842023-06-24CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-07-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-07-02)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 281 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-09-20
2019-11-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905163042021-12-22
2019-11-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB ON 3/5/2020 BY:BP ELEV. ANDREW KRASMAN, CERT#6100742020-03-25
2019-04-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2019
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-1613212023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-154002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-02InitialRat Activity
2025-01-13InitialPassed
2024-07-19InitialFailed for Other R
2024-06-14BAITBait applied
2024-06-03ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-10-1937022765J281 ST NICHOLAS PARTNERSFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 8C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL #806731.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TERESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-10-2235506509ZS & S CONSTRUCTION NY CORFAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENT.NOTEAT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF 6 STORY ALT BLDG WORK I'M PROGRESS I OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON PIPE SCAFFOLD CREATING AN IMMEDIATE HARESOLVE625.00.0
2021-10-2235506510XS & S CONSTRUCTION NY CORFAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTIONOPERATIONS(AC UNITS PROTECTION).NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF 6 STORY ALT BLDG WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED THE WINDOWS AC UNITS FPR THE APARRESOLVE312.00.0
2021-10-2235506511HS & S CONSTRUCTION NY COR3314.5 SCAFFOLD PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF 6 STORY ALT BLDG WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED PIPE SCAFFOLD AT EXPO#1 AND EXPO#2 DOES NOT CONFORM WITH BUILDING CODE AND MISSING FULLY PLANKEDRESOLVE625.00.0
2021-10-2235506512JS & S CONSTRUCTION NY CORBC 3314.8 SCAFFOLD-GUARDRAIL SYSTEM AND DEBRIS NETTING NOTE:AT TIME OFINSPECTION OF A 6 STORY ALT BLDG WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED PIPE SCAFFOLD MISSING GUARDRAIL SYSTEM AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AND OPEN DEBRIS NETRESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

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

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

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 281 St Nicholas Avenue. 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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