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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

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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

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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

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

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.