279 Berry Street

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02405-0004Map

Owner of record: Joseph Richards Essig Irrevocable Trust

279 Berry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Richards Essig Irrevocable Trust. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 31

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Door/window
Window frame
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Door/window
Window frame
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Door/window
Window frame
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt B
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 3
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 3
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2009 · Apt 3FL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 3FL
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Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
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Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2006 · Apt 3RDFL
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Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2006 · Apt 3RDFL
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 3RDFL
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Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Apr 20, 2026	Non-market transfer	Three family dwellings	3

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,224 ft²
Lot area: 1,600 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 301
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 2405 / 4
Assessed value: $228,420
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 279 Berry Street

Who owns 279 Berry Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Richards Essig Irrevocable Trust.

Does 279 Berry Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 279 Berry 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 279 Berry Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 279 Berry Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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