# 281 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

BBL 1007240023 · Block 724 · Lot 23 · BIN 1012829  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/281-9th-avenue-1007240023  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 271 9 Ave; 411 W 26 St; 281r 9 Ave; 401 W 26 St

## Summary

281 9th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10001; tax lot BBL 1007240023) is a school or educational building (building class W1: educational building (subtype W1)), built around 1960, on a 65,600 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $37,793,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, 15 active ECB violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 26 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “281 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001 (BBL 1007240023)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/281-9th-avenue-1007240023. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 7 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 15 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Building class: W1 – Educational building (subtype W1)
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 65,600 sq ft · Building area: 85,085 sq ft
- Zoning: R8
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $37,793,000, assessed value $17,006,850, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

No records found.

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104515678 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 30 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. LIVE … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-06-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103815016 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF FENCE 345' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-12-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102341379 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PS13 FIRST FLOOR GYMANSIUM @ SCHOOL | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-12-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102341360 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PS33 1ST FL AUDITORIUM & PUBLIC SCHOOL | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-12-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102341388 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PS33 BASEMENT LUNCHROOM @ PUBLIC SCHOOL | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-05-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102037939 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PS33MINOR MODIFICATIONS FOR HADDICAPPED ACCESS UPGRADE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-06-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101701838 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL SHED 77' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-09-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08010527-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE FOR PS 33M AT 281 9TH AVENUE, MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCU…. Issued 2024-09-25, expires 2025-03-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-05-03 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2024-05-03, expires 2025-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-05-03 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2024-05-03, expires 2025-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-05-03 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2024-05-03, expires 2025-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-04-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2024-04-09, expires 2025-04-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-02-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08010530-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDEWALK SHED FOR PS 33M AT 281 9TH AVENUE, MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER…. Issued 2024-02-06, expires 2025-01-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08010531-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR PS 33M AT 281 9TH AVENUE, MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THI…. Issued 2024-02-06, expires 2025-01-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08010527-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE FOR PS 33M AT 281 9TH AVENUE, MANHATTAN AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN THE USE, EGRESS, OR OCCU…. Issued 2023-12-05, expires 2024-12-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-05-09, expires 2024-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-05-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-05-09, expires 2024-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-02-24, expires 2023-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2023-02-24, expires 2024-02-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104213502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-02-24, expires 2023-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |

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## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-05-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #35235444P FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCENOTED EXIT TO 28 STREET AND 26 STREET NO HANDRAILS. RMDY: MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS AND APPURTENANCES.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-02-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE 35194997R. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS AND OR APPURTENANCES EXIT BUY 26 AND 27 DRIVE MISSING HANDRAILS. RMDY: REPLACE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-04-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE#35560972H FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED AT EXIT TO 26 ST AND 27 DR MISSING EXTERIOR HANDRAILS. NO HANDRAILS AT STEPS IS MISSING VIO#35560972H. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2015-01-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #35094059M,MISSING EXTERIOR HANDRAILS.@ WEST EXIT TO 26 STREET& 27 DRIVE,NO HANDRAILS W/ 4 & 6 RISERS.REM:REPLACE HANRAILS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-02-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #35235444P. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS AND APPURTENANCES EXIT BY EXIT AND 27 DRIVE MISSING EXTERIOR HANDRAILS.REM:REPAIR HAND RAIL.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-06-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE# 35119807R. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED: MISSING EXTERIOR HANDRAILS @ WEST EXITS TO 26 ST & 27 DRIVE, NO HANDRAILS W/ 4 TO 6 STEPS RISERS. REM: REPLACE STAIRS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2014-04-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #34923261P MISSING EXTERIOR HANDRAILS @ WEST EXIT TO 26 STREET & 27 DRIVE, NO HANDRAILS W/4 & 6 RISERS. REMEDY: REPLACE HANDRAILS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-06-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE #35688705X DATE OF ISSUE: 08-30-2024. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AND NOTED AT STAIRWAY "B" OUTSIDE STEPS. THE HANDRAILS MISSING AND AT STAI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE#35720732Z FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.STAIRWAY B OUTSIDE STEPS HAVE NO HANDRAILS EXIT#3 STEPS LEADING OUT MISSING HANDRAILS EXIT#26 ST 9 27 DRIVE ALL MISSING HANDRAILS.REM:COMP. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-04-12 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE 35330956Y FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. EXIT TO 28 STREET AND 26 STREET NO HAND RAILS. REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-08-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE#35672394L DATE OF ISSUE:04.21.2023 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S)OR APPURTENANCES.NOTED OBSERVED AT EXTERIOR EXIT#3 STEPS LEADING OUT ARE MISSING HANDRAILS(EXIT TO 26 ST & 27 DR).REM:MAINTAIN EXTE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-04-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE#35650792J 4/26/22 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN WALLS OR APPURTENANCES NOTED:OBSERVED AT EXTERIOR EXIT #3 STEPS LEADING OUT ARE MISSING HANDRAILS. REMEDY:MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2011-07-19 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: MISSIN HANDRAILS @ WEST EXIT TO 26ST AND 27DRIVE,SIX STEPS WITH NO HAND RAIL.REM:REPALCE HANDRAILS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-05-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE35402207R DOI4.12.20 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES EXIT TO 28ST&26ST NO HANDRAIL.MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-03-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status POP/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REISSUE VIOL #35194997R FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT EXIT TO 26 ST AND 27 DRIVE MISSING EXTERIOR HANDRAILS NO HANDRAILS FOR 4 RISER STEPS.RMDY:COMPLY W/SUMMONS.PROVIDE HANDRAI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: pop/in-vio. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-20 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: OPERATING WITHOUT RENEWING OF EXPIRED OPERATING CERTIFICATE 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $4,160. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-31 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-19 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-18 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-05 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Fire Hydrant Running. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-16 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DHS: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-10 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DHS: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. | 64uk-42ks |

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