796 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01493-0012Map
Owner of record: Estate Of Arthurine Butler
796 Halsey Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Estate Of Arthurine Butler. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on July 26, 2018. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 31
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 81
- 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.
Jul 26, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at bsmt-apt 1 upper level
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden guard rail at the staircase from lower level to upper level located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at the pubilc hall stair ( total = 4 ) ; from 1st story to 2nd story
Jul 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and the walls in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1 lower level, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective decorative keystone at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cornice at cornice
Sep 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose exterior railing at front of building
Sep 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story west/one apartment #2 (vacate#130417)
May 16, 2016
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 18, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose east wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective shower body at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling rear room 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom, 2nd story apt 2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall center room 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling front room 2nd. story apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at bathroom 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling at bathroom 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin at bathroom 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock and ceramic tile wall at shower stall bathroom 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling at 2nd. story public hall.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door at 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 1st. to 2nd. story public hall stairway. er-1
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in from wasteline at bathtub 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin and roaches at 2nd. story apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south and east wall kitchen 2nd. sty. apt. #2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and ceramic tile floor at bathroom, 2nd story apt 2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated at entrance door to building.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit apt entrance door, 2nd story apt 2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover plate west wall, 2nd story apt 2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling north & south rooms, 2nd story apt 2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east wall southroom, 2nd story apt 2, plaster board.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east & south wall, kitchen 2nd story apt 2.
Oct 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit -no permits visible or able to shown at time of this inspection.entire fire rated oiling plaster at second story front room remedy:obtain a permit forthwith
Jun 13, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Haz
Jun 13, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: entire fire rated ceiling plaster at second story front room removed and replaced with sheetrock remedy: obtain a permit forthwith
Jun 9, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: entire fire rated ceiling plaster at second story front room removed and replaced with sheet rock remedy: obtain a permit if feasible forthwith
Jun 9, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings dept. records. rca past due 60 days issued 4/8/24 by #2739 who noted basement level block stairway to 1st & 2nd creating separate
Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-no permits visible or able to be shown at time of this inspection. entire fire rated oiling plaster at second story front room removed and replaced with sheetrock. remedy-obtain a permit
Jun 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-defect is front stairs area serious danger of collapse numerious bucks have fallen away from sides and are in desperate need of repair rem:obtain necessary permits and make all need
Jun 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted entire fire rated ceiling plaster atsecond story front room removed and replaced with sheetrock. obtain a permit forth with.
Jun 9, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: loose and defective handrail and missing and loose defective balusters. (2) loose and defective risers and treads at first story stairs leading to the second story bottom sectio
Jun 9, 1998 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: entire fire rated ceiling plaster at second story front room removed and replaced with sheetrock. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible forthwith.
Jun 9, 1998 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: front step east side stucco loose crack, bulging and defective. (2) front step landing and treads appearleaning northword out of level due to possible settlement. remedy: mak
Jun 9, 1998 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1493 / 12
- Assessed value
- $84,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 796 Halsey Street
Who owns 796 Halsey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Estate Of Arthurine Butler.
Does 796 Halsey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 796 Halsey 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 796 Halsey Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 796 Halsey Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.