108 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03927-0050Map
Owner of record: Soto, Edwin Jr
108 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 Soto, Edwin Jr. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 11
- 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 15/0031 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water under ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34564484k in that a class a apartment has been erected in the cellar w/o permit. plumbing lines also run & connected
Jul 28, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:partitions erected at cellar creating rooms.plumbing lines run for 3pc bath(tub,toilet,sink)& kitchen sink/gas stoves.remedy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditi
Mar 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.noted: bldg dept records state residence legally approved for 2 families.residence now alter for 3 families w/class
Mar 16, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:4'-h x 4'-l section of front property line fence has broken off from its base and is leaning 5"out of plumb toward public sidewalk(1ft.thick brick)front masonary porch has broken
Mar 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Locks
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL
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
- 1,472 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3927 / 50
- Assessed value
- $46,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814201, last renewed —.
Questions about 108 Essex Street
Who owns 108 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Soto, Edwin Jr.
Does 108 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 108 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 108 Essex Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 108 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.