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
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 · 46
- 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Mar 12, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Mar 12, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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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- BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail at north wall at public hall stairs
Aug 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall switch on south wall, at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.