124 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03927-0058Map
Owner of record: Walter L Mcdonald
124 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 Walter L Mcdonald. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 18 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 19
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline under sink in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grounted joints/surface of visible mold and mildew around the walls at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate for electrical outlets at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at kitchen and private hall located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock on iron securtiy door bldg front
Nov 22, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 18, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 18, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Nov 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2
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
- 1,232 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3927 / 58
- Assessed value
- $33,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821477, last renewed Aug 23, 2022.
Questions about 124 Essex Street
Who owns 124 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Walter L Mcdonald.
Does 124 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 124 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 124 Essex Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 124 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.