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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 11

  • 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

    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

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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

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

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.