396 South 2nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02425-0017Map
Owner of record: 400 South 2nd Street Realties L.p.
396 South 2nd Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 400 South 2nd Street Realties L.p.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 48
- ECB violations
- 49
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 48
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under permit # 320125878 on 3/13/24 due to contractor withdrawal.
Mar 18, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under permit # 320125878 on 3/13/24 due to contractor withdrawal.
Mar 18, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 30, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 29, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 26, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 27, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 22, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3506
Mar 14, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3f3506
Aug 3, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use freight 3506 until interlocks are repaired and elevator will not run with hoistway doors open conpletely remove hatchway door by pass key switch
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 49
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at apt#504: exposed ceiling plumbing rusted with mold., repair and/or replace
Aug 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Top landing is an illegal vestibule. remove structure or make necessary adjustments in order to conform to a17.1 2.11.6.5.
Aug 14, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. atoi, on the 5th floor level i observed loose flooring on the top of the exit staircase ceiling. missing bricks/mortar on the 5th floor, multiple cracks
Jun 4, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active job permit #b00985362-s1-pl expires 08/09/2025 are not posted at the premises or floors, post/properly post permit
Jun 3, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active permits boo979335-i1-gc b00979335-s1-ms b00979335-s4-st expires on 8/15/2025 are not posted at the premises or inside building lobby or floors, post/properly post permit
Jun 3, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active job permit # b00985362-i1-gc-cx expires on 10/22/2025 are not posted at the premises front door or floors., post/properly post permit
Jun 3, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute notice to occupants of tpp at time of inspection observed tpp b00979335-i1-gc are not posted on floors., post/distr. notice
Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Ecb issued for failure to maintain. atoi observed broken step on fire escape ladder at exposure 3 of building. also, noted rolling fire door on 4th floor dislodged and left in hallway., repair and/replace
Oct 23, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of inspection observed at hallway of second floor and infront of apt#202 entrance door observed incomplete steps while missing the handrail,posing a
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.at time of inspection observed in apt#202,the installation of cooling system with it's connections.work 30% complete no permit for this work in dob record.stop all work immediately,only to
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work without a permit.at time of inspection observed ongoing construction work in apt#202 of above bldg demolition work has been performed and framing work in progress no permit for this work in dob records.wor
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.at time of inspection observed ongoing electrical work in apt#202 of above bldg bx cables,outlets and lightunits installed work aprx 40% complete.stop all work immediately only
Sep 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Repair down button on run box. c/u. adjust bottom direction limit. c/u. provide cable for escape hatch switch. provide lighting on top floor landing. provide permanent means to access motor room. provide lighti
Feb 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at 5th fl apt is under construction,(hence)observed new electrical wiring run from lower floors up to the floor w/new boxes to accommodate new electrical fixtures but no permits on fil
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to file evidence of compliance w/ workers comp,law and/or disability benefits law. note-at the time of my inspection of a 5 story alt job site,upon my inspection i observed that the contractor did not h
Aug 3, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard public & property. @time of inspection of a 5 stybuilding i observed no workers on site & elevator shaft in public hall@1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th sty open & accessible to public with no adequate
Jul 23, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3303.10.1 tenant protection plan @time of inspection of a 5 sty building that is occupied by tenants i observed work being done in publichalls from 1st sty to roof & work areas lack adeqaute safety & protec
Jul 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved accepted construction documents at jobsite at time of inspection. at time of inspection for job # 320125878, no plans provided at time of inspection., provide approved /accepted cons
Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: 28-401.4.unlicensed activity: illegally engaging in any business or occupation w/out a required license or other authorization. elevator company lifted elevation services, an unlicensed agency is performin
May 26, 2017 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to perform successful hydrostatic pressure test of pseinkler systems. on 2-10-17 @ approx 1:30pm i observed sprinkler piping & fittings altered w/o no inspections or test conducted from 1-5th fl. no rec
Feb 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to paint dedicated sprinkler piping/valves in accordance w/section. on 2/10/17 @ approx 1:30pm i observed sprinkler piping & fittingaltered & installed in a public staircase from 1-5th fl w/o having it
Feb 10, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. on 2-10-17 @ approx 1:30pm i observed sprinkler piping & fittings altered & installed in w/o no permits on file. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Feb 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
*34q03,40m07,42m07,68b07,59t07,100m07,69b11,76q03,99bb05,61m07. *ceaseuse items; 34q-holes throughout shaft creating exposure hazard to public; 40m-ventilation per k3; 42m-prints; 68b-not up to date; 69b-brake
Aug 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
100m07 failure to post permit building permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place for the duration of the work.
Aug 26, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
97b07 unsafe use of an elevator; holes in shaftway entire length of travel exposing shaftway to public.
Mar 26, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34796880p. partitions,water,waste & gas lines erected/installed on the 2,3
Oct 2, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. respondent jailed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34796880p. erected partitions & installed water,waste & gas lines in conver
Aug 7, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner order to file cert of correction w/dob note:resp failed to correct the condition(s) & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov #34796880p.remedy:file cert of correct
Feb 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner noteresp failed to correct the condition(s) cited in nov #34796880p.erected partitions & installed water,waste & gas lines in converting a legal
Feb 6, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested observe on 2 3 4fl 7apts per floor illegally installed ktcn sink gas stoves full btrmsbathtub showers lavatories toilets no plumbing permit issued for this
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner installation maintainance of plumbing materials equipments per pc 102.3;27-902 observe on 1 2 3 4 fls used single wall flue pipes exhaust double wall through pa
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested no insp test performed for altered sprinkler system from dry to wet as per appl#301137838 issued sp permit at 2000 already expired almost 8yrs rem: perform
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permits noted legal factory bldg has illegally converted fl 2 3 4 to class a apt 7 each total of 21 erection of partitions w/ all accessory lighting and electric water waste and gas lines for residenti
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records noted bldg dept records indicate legal use is that of factory illegal use of 2nd 3rd& 4th fl illegally converted into 21 7ea fl class a apts w/o required
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner by failing to provide required 2nd means of egress noted legal factory use bldg illegally converted floor 2 into class a apt 21 some apts have no access to exis
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit observe on 2 3 4 fl 7apts per fl illegally installed ktcn sinks gas stoves full btrm bathtubs showers lavatories toilets no plumbing permit issued for this alteration from commercial to resident
Sep 10, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit observe on 1st fl commercial space installed modine spce gas heater no permit issued on dob file no insp roughing finish test performed rem: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal cond
Apr 27, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
05m07.06n10.06n10.05r10.cu 05m07.41t07.06n10 both side gates jumped out 06n10 door locks on some fls jumped out 05r10 door lock locking device illegal part of it is cut off & removed 05m07 2nd fl door glass mis
Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct the condition in nov 34537074y work w/o permit note 1st fl level full height partitions erected creating a room with 6 wide steel doors frame and a
Dec 14, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#345370704y for work w/o permit & all conditions noted on vio.no cert of correction.remedy:comply w/comm's order to obtain permit.
Aug 14, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. note:1st fl level full height sheet rock partitions erected creating room w/ 6' wide steel door frame. a room approx 23'l x15'w x 15'h. at 2nd,3rd,4th story level full height partitions erected
Dec 15, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
83r#,21n10,05n10. first cease use 05.30.03-(door lock at gate switch bypassed)second cease use for item 83/r
Feb 24, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o02,58o02,59o02,14m07,73x11,35p07,10i11. return to service so that acomplete inspection can be made by this dept.
Jan 20, 2000 · Penalty $880
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to tha allowed by the dept of building records. illegal occupancy noted: 4th floor converted from a legal factory space to living space. rm# 4 on 1st floor is occupied as living space.
Dec 15, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. hazardous. entire 4th floor being renovated new plumbing , electrical partition walls creating apartments, gas sotve space heaters, electric hot water tanks, kitchens. remedy: stop all w
Dec 14, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
18n,57o,58o,59o,74o,55p. car top cease use until item is repaired call212-312-8740 before returning to service.
Dec 8, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18x 06x 75u 06x repair car gates car move with car gates open 75u perform 5year test & tag cease use before returning to service call 212 312 8740 for reinspection
Nov 18, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
06n05d1801l02l21l30o32m31d34d39h35o50o55m57o 32 cover
May 14, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05l,15l,37g,(35)repair gate to operate properly (15)adjust doors and locks to operate properly (37)properly fuse controller.
Mar 2, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 506
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt PUB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt PUB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt PUB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 7, 2020 · Apt PUB
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 305
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 305
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 305
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 305
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 305
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 305
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 305
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 201
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 201
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 207
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 7, 2017 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 47,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2425 / 17
- Assessed value
- $4,044,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 396 South 2nd Street
Who owns 396 South 2nd Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 400 South 2nd Street Realties L.p..
Does 396 South 2nd Street have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 396 South 2nd 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 396 South 2nd Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 396 South 2nd Street?
It has 15 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.