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281 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn

📍 Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Built 1972 175 units Class D1 Residential
Registered to SARAH MURDOCH LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
22 Open Violations
11C 7B 4A
106 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
2 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 11 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 30 Days
14
Last 90 Days
106
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 94% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 32 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
27(28%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
21(22%)
PLUMBING
14(15%)
WATER LEAK
9(9%)
PAINT/PLASTER
7(7%)
GENERAL
7(7%)
DOOR/WINDOW
6(6%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
5(5%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record
Failed for Other Reason Most Recent Result
2026-05-12 Most Recent Date
2026-05-12 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2026-01-23 Initial Passed
2025-07-23 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2024-08-27 Compliance Passed
2024-07-02 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2023-10-05 Initial Passed
2023-03-07 Compliance Passed
2022-12-09 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2022-11-21 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-09-16 Treatments Bait applied
2022-05-02 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2022-01-25 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2021-12-15 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2021-10-22 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2021-08-05 Initial Passed
2019-11-04 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2019-09-12 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2019-03-29 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2018-08-29 Initial Passed
2018-08-10 Initial Passed
2017-12-04 Treatments Bait applied
2017-11-28 Treatments Bait applied
2017-11-20 Treatments Bait applied
2017-11-03 Treatments Bait applied
2017-10-24 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

4 Class A
7 Class B
11 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at fire stair (a) door at fire stairs, 2nd story 2026-02-11
Class C Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment 2026-02-01
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Class C § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK AT FIRE STAIR (A) DOOR AT FIRE STAIRS, 2nd STORY
2026-02-11 ▼

Violation ID: #18635446

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK AT FIRE STAIR (A) DOOR AT FIRE STAIRS, 2nd STORY

Class C § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2026-02-01 ▼

Violation ID: #18610021

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-01T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-10-06 ▼

Violation ID: #18285269

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF , KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190789

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF , KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190786

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18190787

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-11-30 ▼

Violation ID: #17484548

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-30T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-09-10 ▼

Violation ID: #17259996

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-10T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-09-10 ▼

Violation ID: #17259995

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-09-10T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-08-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17215589

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2024-08-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17215590

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18673171

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18673172

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-07-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18096277

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-07-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18096279

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MACHANICAL AIR VENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-07-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18075293

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MACHANICAL AIR VENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT BUILDING WEST SIDE. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY
2025-07-06 ▼

Violation ID: #18074298

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT BUILDING WEST SIDE. AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-05-02 ▼

Violation ID: #17868381

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-06-29 ▼

Violation ID: #19047990

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-02-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18679015

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1E, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH, THE FOYER , THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-17 ▼

Violation ID: #18172588

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH, THE FOYER , THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-07-07 ▼

Violation ID: #18075295

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 11 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 106 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 106 complaints and 11 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 9, 2026.