281st Street Johns Place
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1917
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations16 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building29 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood5 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Prospect Heights, containing 32 residential units. Built in 1917.
The neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Brooklyn · 1,484 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,588 1BR · $6,950 2BR
1 subway station nearby
2 parks · 0.7 acres · incl. James Forten Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (57 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural18
- Safety10
- Lead Paint9
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT WEST FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Sep 24, 2026Class C - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SEALED UP DOOR TO ROOF AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY, SECTION ''NORTH''
Sep 2, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT BULKHEAD DOOR , 5th STORY, SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 11, 2026Class C - Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DETEX PUSH BAR AT BULKHEAD DOORS.
May 29, 2026Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT 1ST WINDOW LOWER SASH AND 2ND WINDOW LOWER SASH FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Apr 22, 2024Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,895 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,587.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,950 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $6,200 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
M & M REALTY ASSOCIATES,
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 57 open HPD violations on record, including 16 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 5 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 190 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Prospect Heights is about $4,588/month for a one-bedroom.