611 Degraw Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00420-0052Map
Owner of record: Essence Hotel LLC
611 Degraw Street is a hotel built in 2008 in Brooklyn, 11217. The owner of record is Essence Hotel LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 3, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. underpinnin g completed along exp. 2 & 4 sheeting and shoring along exp. 1 and wo rk (piles) does not conform to approved plans. nb# 310207914remedy: stop all work. conform to approved docs. call for reinspection
Aug 13, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Inadequate details on approved underpinnig plans for support adjoining buildings noted: u/p at exposures 2 and 4 walls approx 2/3 the lenfth of wall at exp 2,8 foot high u/p are not continued or stepped noted: u/p and foundation redesign at rear courtyard is not adjusted on arol struct remedy: submit all plans for exp ex eng review
Aug 13, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Class2: reprogram in-car emergency phone., provide up to date elevator maintenance log book., replace over sized controller fuse # 4 (10 amp fuse in place of 3 amp fuse)., class 1: no door lock monitoring insta
Jan 23, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Nov 10, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
3309.10 misc.vio.failure to protect adjoining structures duirng const.operations.partial stop work order(20ft. from exp.#2)issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted at premises @ time of inspec.on active const. site
Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.observed:workers working on scaffolds @ exposure #1 doing facade work-laying bricks-against partial swo by badge#2245 issued 6/24/10 pictures taken
Jul 21, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction no guard rail @ time of insp bldg complete to 4 stories observed no guard rail installed around opening approx 10'-0"in depth @
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Installed supported scaffold 40 feet or higher w/o a permit. note at time of inspection observed support scaffold erected & exposure (3) forthe purpose of ext finish work w/o a permit scaffold approx 42'high.
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations @ time of insp bldg complete upto 4stories active construction site observed no overhead protection provide for roof of adj prope
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
(misc)bc3301.9.1failure to provide the required signs @ a constructionsite.note:@ time of inspection observed contractors sign is hardwritten 70"x26" corex sheet end posted @ exposure #1 on const fence.rem:comp
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
(misc)28-201.1no record of daily inspection of sdwlk shed erected @ exposure 1-#320131004 exp 3/08/2011@ time of inspection request record of daily log.rem:provide sdwlk shed daily inspection log
Jun 24, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
(misc)bc3361.7design drawing required by the provision of chapter 33 nyc bldg code @ time of inspection bldg complete to 4 stories observed @ exposure (1)supported scaffold erected ontop of sdwlk shed upto roof
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Sdwlk shed does not meet bldg code specifications note:@ time of inspection sdwlks shed erected @ exposure 1 permit#320131004 vandal proof fixtures installed but no elec power connected no permit obtain
Jun 24, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.1.3;27-1017c. contractors shed office or shanty w/i 30' of new construction or existing bldg is constructed of combustible material. noted: at time of inspection contractor built combustible shed at
Aug 29, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation noted work on going under nb permit 310207914 installing foundation piles for new bldg excavation along exp 3 is cut shear approx 10fth w/o sheeting shoring
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc28-116.2.3 failure to file required special inspection (controlled inspection) statement of responsibility (tr-i) for required continuous inspection of foundation pile driving noted work ongoing under nb perm
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection noted work ongoing under nb permit 310207914 installing foundation piles professional engineering design specifications and details
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3304.4.4 failure to provide 3ft 6in guardrail or solid enclosure around open and accessible sides of excavation noted work ongoing under nb permit 310207914 approx 10fth shear cut excavation along exp 3
Aug 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3303.2.4 failure to provide required temp or permanent sanitary facilities during const operations noted work ongoing under nb permit 310207914 approx 5 workers on the jobsite with no sanican in place remedy:
Aug 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Provision of law rcny 27-04 miscellaneous violations. failure to provide a sign with wording "to anonymously report unsafe conditions at this work site that endanger workers call 311" on new building or demoli
Apr 16, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide/post/sign at job site pursuant to subsection. noted: observed no contractors sign posted at street frontage on construction fence. rem: comply with notice of violation. provide and post contr
Apr 16, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 408
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 408
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 309
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 2008
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 12,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,017 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 420 / 52
- Assessed value
- $1,922,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #387077, last renewed Jun 4, 2025.
Questions about 611 Degraw Street
Who owns 611 Degraw Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Essence Hotel LLC.
Does 611 Degraw Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 611 Degraw Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 611 Degraw Street built?
City records list 2008 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.