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281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

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DOB Complaints
224
311 Housing Calls
151
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

82
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 82% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 281 Brook Avenue

281 Brook Avenue is a 5-story, 59-unit residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by Andrew Kleiman and located in the Mott Haven neighborhood. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple emergency service requests in 2024-2025 related to plumbing, electrical systems, heating/hot water, and window maintenance.

Notably, there are currently open complaints as of June 2025 regarding a window pane issue, and previous complaints in 2025 included problems with water leaks and plumbing fixtures. The property has also faced significant violations in the past, including a 2019 case involving illegal transient occupancy in Apartment 3A, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to fire safety and egress requirements, though these were resolved with imposed penalties. More recent inspection records from 2024-2025 show various issues across different apartments, including mold (notably in Apartments 2A and 4C), plumbing problems, electrical concerns, and maintenance of doors and walls.

The building's maintenance history includes multiple instances of HPD being unable to complete inspections for reported issues, particularly in 2024-2025, which suggests potential challenges with tenant access or communication. However, it's worth noting that during the most recent bedbug reporting period (2023-2024), there were no reported infestations or eradication efforts required. The building has passed recent rodent inspections (September 2023) following instances of rat activity noted in August 2023, and it appears to have maintained compliance with various health and safety requirements, including heating system functionality and elevator safety, as indicated by recent inspection results.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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281 Brook Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Mott Haven.

Building Characteristics

Total units 59
Year built 1904
Total area 62060 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
151
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
224
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
9
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 281 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 283 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 285 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 277 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 507 East 139th St, New York, NY 10454
  • 281 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 283 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 285 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 277 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 507 East 139th St, New York, NY 10454
  • 281 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 283 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 285 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 277 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 507 East 139th St, New York, NY 10454
  • 281 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 283 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 285 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 277 Brook Ave, New York, NY 10454
  • 507 East 139th St, New York, NY 10454

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281 Brook Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

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Landlord Court Records

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281 Brook 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 Brook 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
2025-06-062025-06-06Door/window-Window PaneEmergencyOPEN
2025-01-012025-01-14Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-012025-01-14Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-012025-01-14Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-132025-01-14Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 281 Brook 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
2024-08-28ACloseNone3C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-25ACloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-25CCloseNone2AHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-08-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-25ACloseNone1A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-06-25BCloseNone1A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-06 14:47DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW PANEOpenHPD
2025-01-01 14:48WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-01-01 14:48PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-01-01 14:48ELECTRICOUTLET/SWITCHClosedHPD
2024-12-15 20:25HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 281 Brook Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 281 Brook Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 281 Brook Avenue. 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 Brook 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
2024-12-200002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-150002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2023-09-19CompliancePassed
2023-08-22InitialRat Activity
2022-02-22InitialPassed
2017-04-06InitialPassed
2015-12-24InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-04-3035417973HHDFC QUADRANT PRPERTIEPERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS INDICATES BUILDING TO BE LEGGALY APPROVED AS A CLASS "A" MULTIPLE DWELLING, NOW @APT 3A IS BEING USEDRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-04-3035417974JHDFC QUADRANT PROPERTIFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF REQUIREDNUMBER OF MEAN IF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE); 27-366; BC 1021.1(2014 CODE) FOR TRANSIENT USE @ APT 3A ON 3RD FLOOR.RESOLVE2500.00.0
2019-04-3035418000XHDFC QUADRANT PROPERTIFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER LACK OF A SYSTEMOF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 903.2 & 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE @APT 3A.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-04-3035418001HHDFC QUADRANT PROPERTIBC 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CLASS "J" FOR TRANSIENT USE @ APT 3A ON 3RD FLOOR.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.RESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 281 Brook 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 Brook 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 Brook 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 Brook 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

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

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

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

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 281 Brook 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.

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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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