31 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03911-0009Map
Owner of record: 2166 Dean LLC
31 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 2166 Dean LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 24 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- 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 · 24
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. consisting of masonry porch in disrepair with cracks, sloping and sagging in danger of falling at building front
Nov 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe busted water supply pipe at cellar rear , 2nd story
Feb 1, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 26, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 26, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door at front areaway
May 15, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to light fixtures allstories at public hall
Aug 18, 2003
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric bldg
Aug 17, 2003 · Apt ALL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances. at front of building masonry porch is in disrepair w/cracks,bulging,sagging,missing section of concrete & in danger of falling & creating a hazard to public.
Nov 6, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 22, 2017
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 23, 2012
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order in dob vio # vio 22-04133 dated 11/06/2022. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient condition as of 10/11/2023. an en
Jan 2, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at front of bldg masonry porch is in disrepair w/cracks, bulging, sagging, missing section of concrete & in danger of falling., repair and/replace
Mar 25, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio22-04133, dated 11/6/2022. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions. as of 10/11/20
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Qailure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35213489l issued on 12/03/16 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failuer to maintain bldg wall o
Jan 20, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. note: at front of bldg masonry porch is in disrepair w/cracks,bulging,sagging,missing section of concrete & in danger of falling & creating a hazard to public.
Dec 3, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2004 · Apt ROOM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
May 13, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2003 · Apt 2 FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 16, 2003 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 13, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,136 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3911 / 9
- Assessed value
- $53,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 31 Essex Street
Who owns 31 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2166 Dean LLC.
Does 31 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 31 Essex 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 31 Essex Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 31 Essex 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.