281st Avenue C
Building overview
Data as of Apr 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 28 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 13-story building located in Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, containing 8764 residential units. Built in 1945.
Available Units
6 active · 20 past listings
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
High risk. Compare to area average.
Top issues
- Lead Paint2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7G, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''285''
Jun 2, 2025Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) CEILING, EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 7G, 8th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''285''
Jun 2, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Apr 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $5,312 | $5,022 | +6% |
| 2 Bed | $6,349 | $6,364 | -0% |
| 3+ Bed | $7,067 | $7,067 | +0% |
Value Verdict
Premium
Rents are 20% higher than the neighbourhood average.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
Rent
$6,050
Building Avg
Buy
$8,289
Est. Monthly Carry
Renting Saves ~$26,868/yr
Compared to buying a similar unit in this neighbourhood.
How is this calculated?+
Estimated monthly carry is the building's average rent multiplied by 1.37x — a rough heuristic for what an equivalent purchase would cost per month. The 1.37 figure approximates principal + interest on a 20% down loan at 6-7% mortgage rates, plus typical NYC property taxes, homeowner insurance, and maintenance reserves.
Annual savings is the difference between this estimated monthly carry and the building's average rent, multiplied by 12.
This is an approximation, not a per-building mortgage calculation. A full rent-vs-buy calculator with explicit inputs (down payment, rate, taxes, appreciation) is on the roadmap. See accuracy disclaimer.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
BPP ST OWNER LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
Pet, climate, connectivity & leasing policies coming in a future update.
Pet Policy
Pet Friendly
Case-by-case approval
Climate
Steam Heat
Landlord pays heat/water
Connectivity
Fios & Spectrum
High-speed available
Leasing
Guarantors OK
Flexible approval