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1281 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

2
DOB Complaints
111
311 Housing Calls
117
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

38
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 38% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1281 Union Street

The 54-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1281 Union Street in Crown Heights, owned by Michael Niamonitakis and constructed in 1921, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2025. Most notably, there was a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire building in June 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

Throughout May 2025, multiple complaints were filed and inspected, including issues with water leaks (heavy flow), which received violations, mold, and paint/plaster problems affecting walls and ceilings, though most of these were found not to violate housing laws. The building has an established history of pest problems, as evidenced by its bedbug reporting history showing infestations in 2020-2021, though recent reports from 2022-2024 show zero infested units.

The property was cited in 2018 for electrical grounding issues that constituted a fire hazard, with penalties imposed, and there were multiple Class B and C violations found in Apartment 2D during a November 2024 inspection, including issues with leaky faucets, defective plaster surfaces, roach infestation, flooring problems, and more. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mixed pattern, with recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passing, though previous inspections in 2022 indicated rat activity. The presence of multiple open violations from 2025, particularly related to water and heating issues, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at the property.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1281 Union Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 54
Year built 1921
Total area 49080 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
117
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
111
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1289 Union St, New York, NY 11225
  • 1281 Union St, New York, NY 11225
  • 1289 Union St, New York, NY 11225
  • 1281 Union St, New York, NY 11225

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1281 Union Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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1281 Union 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 1281 Union 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
2025-06-092025-06-11Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-092025-05-12Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-092025-05-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-092025-05-12Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-092025-05-12Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1281 Union 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
2024-11-25BCloseNone2D§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REMOVE THE TORN AND/OR LOOSE FLOOR COVERING VINYL FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25BCloseNone2D§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BASE CABINET WOOD DOOR AT WEST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25ACloseNone2D§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION RISER PIPE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25BCloseNone2D§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-25CCloseNone2DHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1281 Union Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 14:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-09 23:19PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-05-09 23:19PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-05-09 23:19UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-05-09 23:19WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1281 Union Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1281 Union Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1281 Union Street. 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 1281 Union 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
2024-12-040002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-090002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1281 Union Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-30InitialRat Activity
2025-01-31InitialPassed
2024-02-28InitialPassed
2023-03-20BAITBait applied
2022-09-14InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1281 Union 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 1281 Union 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 1281 Union Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-04-2535312947NTRINEA LLCFAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.OBSERVED IN CELLAR AT WATER MAIN THAT NEW WATER MAIN HAD BEEN INSTALLED AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GROUNDINGCONDUCTOR WAS NOT CONNECTED TO WATER MAIN,IS FIRE HAZARD AND HAZARDS.RESOLVE2530.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1281 Union 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 1281 Union 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 1281 Union 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)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1281 Union Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1281 Union 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.

DateTypeResult
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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 1281 Union Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1281 Union Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1281 Union 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.

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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