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281 Division Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

9
DOB Complaints
21
311 Housing Calls
26
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 281 Division Avenue

The 5-story, 19-unit tenement at 281 Division Avenue in Williamsburg, built in 1905, is currently owned by Shia Meisels and has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems and pest infestations. Throughout 2024-2025, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with the most recent emergency complaint in January 2025 regarding apartment-only heat issues. The building has also faced persistent pest problems, with several unsanitary conditions reported between August 2024 and January 2025, though an inspection in September 2024 found no violations.

A water leak was reported in August 2024, and the building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in December 2024 related to water damage and fire safety issues in the public areas, including problems with fire retardant materials and water leaks on multiple stairway landings. The building has active violations related to external low-pressure inspections, with failures to file reports noted for multiple years between 2018 and 2024. In 2020, several construction-related complaints were filed regarding unauthorized balcony modifications and fire escape obstructions, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board violations that remain active with outstanding penalties totaling $12,125.

The building underwent Local Law Audits in December 2020, and there have been routine bedbug reports since 2021 showing no infestations. While rodent inspections in 2018-2019 showed mixed results, with one failure for "Other Reasons," the building's recent bedbug and rodent reporting history suggests these issues have been managed. The property has had limited recent inspections of the actual units, with multiple Department of Housing Preservation and Development attempts in 2024-2025 being unable to gain access during inspections, which has affected resolution of some complaints.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 19
Year built 1905
Total area 21750 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
26
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
21
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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281 Division 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

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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281 Division 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 Division 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
2025-01-082025-01-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-01-24Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-01-24Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-022024-12-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-112024-09-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 281 Division 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
2024-12-05BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORYNone
2024-12-05AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORYNone
2024-12-05BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORYNone
2024-12-05BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORYNone
2024-12-05AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-08 19:26HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-08 19:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-08 19:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-12-02 16:04HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-09-11 14:16UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 281 Division Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-02-21CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2025-02-24Oath Violation Served (2025-02-24)
37808432020-12-20CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-12-08Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-12-20)
37808462020-12-20CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-12-08Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-12-20)
37808422020-12-20CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-12-08Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-12-20)
37808472020-12-20CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2020-12-08Compliance Inspection Performed (2020-12-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 281 Division Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 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 Division 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 Division 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-130002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-100002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-260002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2019-01-30CompliancePassed
2018-12-17InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-01-3135568426R279 DIVISION PARTNERS INCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35425799L ISSUED 8/9/21 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.NO PERMIT OR APP FILE TO CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITION FOR WORK W/O PERMIT COMPLACTIVE3125.03125.0
2021-10-0735563926K279 DIVISION PARTNERS INCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35425799L ISSUED 8/9/21 AND TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK W/O PERMIT AT EXP #1.THIS VIOACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-08-0935534545Y279 DIVISION PARTNERS, INFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35425799L ISSUED ON 6/08/20 & TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01.FOR WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.REMEDY:ACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-05-1335530332M279 DIVISION PARTNERS INCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35425799L ISSUED 6/8/20 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.WORK W/OPERMIT.NOTED:@4FL EXP1,FIRE ESCAPE HAS BEEN EXTENDED&ALT TO CREATE OUTACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-03-1035527492Y279 DIVISION PARTNERS INCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS.VIOLATION #35425799L ISSUED ON 06-08-20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT 1ACTIVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 281 Division 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 Division 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 Division 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 281 Division 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 Division Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

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

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 281 Division 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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