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296 Ellery Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01579-0012Map

Owner of record: Star 296 Corp

296 Ellery Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Star 296 Corp. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on November 10, 2025. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
95

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 10, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 99

  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin and water closet at cellar

    Nov 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin and water closet at basement

    Nov 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq feet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15982233 issued 15-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq feet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15982234 issued 15-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    May 27, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). : missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, walls and trims throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire mesh glass at the skylite of the public hall stair

    Sep 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed b/x cable at the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at mailbox door at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp at 3rd story scuttle cover at public hall

    Jun 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of skate boards at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, the south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room leading to the fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 6 sq.ft, east wall 3 sq.ft , north 2 sq.ft and south wall 2 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing wire glass at front entrance door to the vestibule. , 1st story

    Apr 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing 3rd story front apt 3l. located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing 3rd story front .. located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure gooseneck ladder at the roof rear. stack.

    Apr 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at and 2nd and 3rd story public hall.

    Apr 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp with eye capable of being locked at the scuttle cover at roof.

    Apr 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles 2nd and 3rd story balcony rear stack.

    Apr 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails 3 ft 6 in high around skylight at roof.

    Apr 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... all walls and ceiling 16 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents for alt2 per mit#310125414.approx.six fl joists have been removed & replace in back right corner of cellar, with no fire cuts or any kind of anchorage.rem edy:stop all work immediately.submit engineered shop drawings stamped & signed with detail regirements for joist replacement.call212442-1698

    Dec 9, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Miscellaneous violations failure to maintain or to provide adequate al ternatives to required egress during alteration work to existing build ing the hallway walls have no fire rating at the bottom hald of the fi rst fl approx 4' above the fl is missing and some conditions paratiall y at 2nd fl remedy: stop all work comply with notice of violation

    Sep 19, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of building records. partition erected creating a half bathroom complete with wash basin and water closet at cellar. no vacate warranted. remed

    Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec 28-104.8.4 misc vio failure to provide required tenant protection plan when performing construction work in a bldg w/ an occupied dwelling unit the apt on the 1fl left side is occupied dwelling unit the apt

    Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 7, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 7, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 22, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,564 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
C4-4L
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1579 / 12
Assessed value
$560,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312154, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 296 Ellery Street

Who owns 296 Ellery Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Star 296 Corp.

Does 296 Ellery Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 Ellery Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 296 Ellery Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 Ellery Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.