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281 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3016560004 (Borough 3, Block 1656, Lot 4) · BIN 3045801 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

281 Stuyvesant Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3016560004) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1897, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as BRIDGE ST A W M E CH/. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,960,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 18 active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and 24 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
BRIDGE ST A W M E CH/
Building class
C1 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
Year built · units
1897 · 8 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,000 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$1,960,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3016560004
BIN
3045801

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “281 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3016560004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/281-stuyvesant-avenue-3016560004. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
BRIDGE ST A W M E CH/The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no storesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1897Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2008, 2012.
Floors
4
Units
8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
6,000 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
3.00 built / 2.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3016560004 (Borough 3, Block 1656, Lot 4) · BIN 3045801BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,960,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$882,000The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$127,713Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,960,000$882,0002B
2026Final$1,633,000$734,8502B
2025Final$1,360,800$612,3602B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 1

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1987-11-12DEED$0 / not statedFaison, Geneva; Faison, Jeff DBridge St A W M E Ch/Aka; African Weselan Method/EFT_3700001323870

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 2 open of 5

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2009-01-15
302394246
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2007-07-26$100,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1996-12-13
300551793
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1996-09-20$1,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2012-11-09
320609463
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2012-08-17$141,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2009-03-02
310216147
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2008-11-07$142,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2007-04-01
302004845
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2005-09-06$178,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 6

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2009-01-152010-01-15302394246
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2008-11-062009-10-09302394246
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2008-02-222008-06-06302394246
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1996-12-131997-12-13300551793
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
——320609463
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionIN PROCESS (initial)
——302394246
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionIN PROCESS (renewal)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 18 active of 26

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-08-20E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV082019E9027/654699
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-04-05EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TESTV040519EVCAT105595
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-01-26ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIREDVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TSTV012618ACC113129
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-09-15EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TESTV091517EVCAT106556
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-07-20E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV072017E9027/608331
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2017-01-03ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIREDVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TSTV010317ACC112999
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2016-12-01EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TESTV120116EVCAT105307
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2016-11-14ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIREDVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TSTV111416ACC114118
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2016-07-26E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV072616E9027/583294
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2015-06-10EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TESTV061015EVCAT105428
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-10-31EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TESTV103114EVCAT106285
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-03-31EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TESTV033114EVCAT109319
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-03-31EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TESTV033114EVCAT109320
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2012-10-01EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TESTV100112EVCAT102606
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2011-12-13EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TESTV121311EVCAT102836

Showing 15 of 26 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
IN VIOLATION · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2015-03-17CLASS - 2FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.NOTED(A)THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.(I)BSMT EXIT DOOR TO PUBLIC STREET.(II)2ND FLWEST EXIT DOOR(B)RM#1,1ST FL BATHRM WALL & ELG WATER DAMAGED.(C)HOT WA$500 / $530 / $-3035002874H

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 18

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-04-15Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAYBRIDGE ST A W M E CH$50 / $50 / $0047762390Z
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2019-06-27Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESBRIDGE ST A W M E CH$300 / $324 / $0044424124P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2017-10-11Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSBED STUY EARLY CHILDHOOD$0 / $0 / $0011564630P
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2015-04-21Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSBRIDGE ST A W M E CH$1,000 / $1,039 / $0012042605L
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2015-03-17Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERBRIDGE ST A W M E CH$500 / $530 / $-30035002874H
No balance due
APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · DISMISSED
2009-10-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICENEW YORKERS FOR THOMPSON— / — / —042022425Y
No balance due
APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · DISMISSED
2009-10-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICENEW YORKERS FOR THOMPSON— / — / —042022426X
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2009-10-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICERE-ELECT COUNCILMAN AL VANN 20— / — / —042370531Z
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2009-10-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICERE-ELECT COUNCILMAN AL VANN 20— / — / —042370530R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2009-10-26Sanitation DeptILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL/NOTICEJAMES ROSS AS TREASURER FOR NE$75 / $75 / —043654765M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2009-10-26Sanitation DeptILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL/NOTICEJAMES ROSS AS TREASURER FOR NE$75 / $75 / —043654766Y
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2009-09-15Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEWEPRIN 2009$75 / $0 / $0042141843Z

Showing 12 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD housing-code violations 24 open of 25

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
C2008-06-05D26-17.10 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS FRONT.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY NIGHT INSPECTION.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING KNOB ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-054B§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 4 STY EAST APT 4B. , SECTION '' ''
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
A2008-06-05D26-12.03 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT FIRE ESCAPE AT REAR ALL STYS & BALCONIES.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT SKYLIGHT OVER 4 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES REAR ALL STYS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MASONRY STEPS CELLAR TO REAR YARD.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS DOOR 4 STY PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD TO ROOF.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS NIGHT INSPECTION.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
A2008-06-05D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALL AT OR NEAR STAIRS PUB HALL ALL STYS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ENTRANCE DOOR KNOB 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
A2008-06-05§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
A2008-06-05D26-16.03 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RAIN LEADER 4 STY REAR.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR KNOB VESTIBULE 1 STY.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
C2008-06-054B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE 4 STY EAST APT 4B. , SECTION '' ''
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
B2008-06-05D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES TV ANTENNA 4 STY FRONT.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-05
C2008-06-05D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUB HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.

Showing 20 of 25 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 0

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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