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281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

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DOB Complaints
38
311 Housing Calls
37
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

85
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 85% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 281 Crown Street

The 31-unit, 4-story tenement building at 281 Crown Street in Crown Heights, owned by Jacob Hager, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2023. Most notably, there have been multiple unsuccessful inspection attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding unsanitary conditions and pest control, including a recent complaint in June 2025. The building faced significant heating and plumbing issues in late 2023-early 2024, with complaints about heat/hot water and various plumbing problems including toilet and water supply issues.

Multiple window frame violations were documented in late 2023, along with concerns about water leaks. A February 2024 inspection of apartment B2 revealed several critical violations including lead paint hazards, carbon monoxide detector issues, and fire egress concerns, though these were certified as corrected by March 2024. The building has demonstrated some rodent activity in recent inspections, with a March 2025 report noting rat activity, though a subsequent April 2025 inspection passed.

While bedbug incidents were recorded in the 2021-2023 period (affecting units A12, B2, and B3), there have been no reported infestations in the most recent 2023-2024 reporting period. The property also currently has an active Department of Buildings violation regarding failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, issued in April 2023. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections consistently passing since 2013, with the exception of a brief period in 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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281 Crown Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 31
Year built 1923
Total area 29392 sq ft
Floors 4
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.
37
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
38
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 281 Crown St, New York, NY 11225
  • 283 Crown St, New York, NY 11225
  • 285 Crown St, New York, NY 11225
  • 287 Crown St, New York, NY 11225
  • 885 Nostrand Ave, New York, NY 11225
  • 887 Nostrand Ave, New York, NY 11225

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281 Crown 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 Crown 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 Crown 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
2025-06-092025-06-28Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-02-17Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-122024-02-17Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-302024-02-14Plumbing-Water SupplyNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-302024-02-14Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 281 Crown 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
2024-02-16CCloseNoneB2§ 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''East''2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-16CCloseNoneB2§ 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT B2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''East''2024-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-16BCloseNoneB2§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''East''2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-16BCloseNoneB2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT B2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''East''2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-16BCloseNoneB2§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B2, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''East''2024-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-09 11:29UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-03-21 13:23RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2023-12-30 11:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-11-10 11:31DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2023-10-20 08:29UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 281 Crown Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 281 Crown Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 281 Crown 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 Crown 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-192202022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-083302021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-011102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-192202019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2025-04-22CompliancePassed
2025-03-28InitialRat Activity
2025-02-18InitialPassed
2024-03-12InitialPassed
2022-09-20InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 281 Crown 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 Crown 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 Crown Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 281 Crown 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 Crown 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 Crown 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

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

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

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 281 Crown 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 Crown Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 281 Crown 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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