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3 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03911-0019Map

Owner of record: Corner Essex LLC

3 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Corner Essex LLC. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
79
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
56

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 33% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 79

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock door at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Mar 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of door sweep in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at east wall intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jan 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 4 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal escutcheon plate for steam riser at ceiling, 1st from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal escutcheon plate for steam riser at ceiling, 2nd from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, east wall, south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, 2nd riser from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st riser from east at south wall, 2nd riser from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , ceiling, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall, 2nd riser from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage at air shaft, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing strike plate at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt L1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2021 · Apt L1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
7,983 ft²
Lot area
5,113 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3911 / 19
Assessed value
$498,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355789, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 3 Essex Street

Who owns 3 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Corner Essex LLC.

Does 3 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.

Is 3 Essex Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 3 Essex Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3 Essex Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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