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21 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03911-0012Map

Owner of record: Salgado, William

21 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 Salgado, William. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
65

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Sep 28, 2026

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

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

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to return buzzer at south wall in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement thread 5 from bottom up at building front at front areaway

    Sep 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar at cellar

    Sep 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 1, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water causing potential scalding in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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, apartment at north

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar apt.

    Sep 26, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin evidence of mice dropping in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Sep 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at cellar

    Sep 3, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar

    Sep 3, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible cellar center.

    May 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections illegal apt in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st story

    Nov 29, 1999 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Sep 14, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 19, 2019

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Observed premises is open and unguarded front doors and windows open at cellar and first floor along with windows and doors open at exp.3 leaving the premises open to unauthorized entry

    Oct 19, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 22, 2018

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35432988x issued10/19/19&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for:workw/o permit (demo) note:no records of corrections or permit@timely insp

    Dec 11, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35432988x issued on 10-19-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 .comply with commissio

    Aug 20, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection observed demolition throughout the entire premises with debris ie plaster and lath piled throughout all work taking place without obtaining a department issued

    Oct 19, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dept of bldgs records. class "a" apt created at basement. remedy: restore premises to legal conditions.

    Sep 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records. class "a" apt created at cellar thru-out kitchen & bathroom fixtures present.

    Sep 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities have

    Nov 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence illeg. altered as a dwelling for more than legally approved number of families. dept of building records multi. agency composite property & owner information which indicate residence legally approved

    May 5, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally number of families. department of buildings records indicate that residence is legally approved for occupancy as a two family dwelling. re

    Mar 12, 1999 · Penalty $5,375

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apartment. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facil

    Jul 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for oppupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.building dept records which indicate residence legally approved for two families residence

    Jun 26, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Oct 9, 2025$1,130,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,048 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3911 / 12
Assessed value
$49,140
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816667, last renewed —.

Questions about 21 Essex Street

Who owns 21 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Salgado, William.

Does 21 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 21 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 21 Essex Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 21 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.