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84 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03927-0040Map

Owner of record: Balram, John

84 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 Balram, John. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 46 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
26
HPD complaints
93

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 46

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for at cellar vacate #222932, posted on 02/08/2023.

    Feb 8, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; order conditions observed existing. at cellar

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    The premises vacated by this department, have been reoccupied without obtaining required approval cellar at east and west vacate # 222932 at cellar

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin , shower stall and sink at cellar

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard

    Mar 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Mar 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts ...vacate number 142982.....posted at the front of the building (east) and 2 side door at building south

    Feb 7, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Jan 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall,water closet,wash basin and kitchen sink at cellar, section at west

    Jan 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet,wash basin,shower stall and kitchen sink at cellar, section at east

    Jan 29, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing hand rail at north wall at public hall stairs

    Aug 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar apartments east 1, and west 1, vacate posting # 134192

    Nov 9, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove in the entire apartment located at cellar apt east

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt EAST

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower,washbasin,water closet and kitchen sink in the entire apartment located at cellar apt east

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt EAST

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 25, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower, water closet, wash basin and kitchen sink at cellar apartment at west

    Oct 25, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at bathroom (washbasin,shower and watercloset)and kitchen (sink). at cellar

    Oct 24, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceilings and walls 32 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric outlet to south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall switch on south wall, at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at east wall, in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tile , in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceramic wall tile at south wall , in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx 6 square feet), in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 26, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Jul 24, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 8, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 30, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 22, 2017

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 26

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class "a" apartment at cellar. unlawful hot plate and kitchen sink present. also full bath

    Feb 3, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304051k issued on 01/30/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. residence altered. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/

    Jan 6, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304051k issued on 01/30/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from

    Oct 2, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304051k issued on 01-30-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 famil

    Oct 28, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304051k issued on 01-30-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. residence alterer for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 famil

    Sep 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304051k issued on 01-30-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jul 16, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35304051k issued on 1/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. residence altered for occu

    Dec 7, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35304051k issued on 01/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.2 residence altered for o

    Sep 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304050z issued on 01/30/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at cellar. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Sep 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304051k issued on 01-30-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 famil

    Aug 4, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35304050z issued on 01/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.note

    Aug 4, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35304051k issued 01/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. residence altered for occ

    Jun 28, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35304050z issued 01/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without permit. note

    Jun 28, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35304051k issued on 01/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply with

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35304050z issued on 01/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for work w/o a permit

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35304051k issued on 1/30/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1

    Mar 28, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35304050z issued on 1/30/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01 work w/out permit:note @cellar level created 2 class

    Mar 28, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observed: 2 class'a'apts created at cellar. each apt has 1 bedroom w/o natural lights & ventilation 3pc bathroom,full size kitchen w/residential grade sink & 1 gas range observed drywall part

    Jan 30, 2018 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: the legal use for the dwelling as per the city records(hpd#290123)is 2 families. observed: 2 class'a'apts created

    Jan 30, 2018 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c o f & rob records partitions erected creating 2 illegal class "a" apts @cellar east & west 2 unlawful gas ranges & 2 kitchen sinks present.also 2 full bathrooms present,c

    Jan 29, 2018 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. 2 class a apts illegally created at cellar east and cellar west. 2 unlawful gas ranges and 2 kitchen sinks present also 2 full bathrooms completed w/

    Oct 24, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with comm-order to obtain a permit per violation #34688708p for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation #34688708p.

    Sep 17, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec.28-201.1 failure to comply with commissioners to obtain a permit per vio 34688708p for installing sewer lines gas lines (toilet) w/o a permit remedy: correct vio

    Mar 11, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit haz observed and photographed newly installed (ie water drain sewer lines gas lines in allow of dwelling creating 2 separate bathrooms and kitchens researched dob records and found no filings

    Aug 21, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building department records muilti agency composite property owner information which indicates residence

    May 27, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

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

    Aug 19, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BASMNT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BASMNT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt BSEMNT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt BSEMNT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt CELL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt EAST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2016 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2016 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 18, 2016 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt FIRST

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,276 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3927 / 40
Assessed value
$48,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #825605, last renewed Dec 31, 2024.

Questions about 84 Essex Street

Who owns 84 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Balram, John.

Does 84 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 84 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 84 Essex Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 84 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.