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135 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03928-0066Map

Owner of record: 135 Esston, INC.

135 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 135 Esston, INC.. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 56

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 29, 2025

    Open — 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2024

    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, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Mar 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor - frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Mar 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 5, 2022

    Open — 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 7, 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.

    Apr 7, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — 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 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — 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 3, 2016

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at first story public hall

    Feb 24, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door lock at first story public hall

    Feb 24, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector : missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st radiator from north at east wall, west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from north, the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 26, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/o a permit: noted: installation of 3pcs bathroom kicthen with gas stove, partition walls creating class a apt in the cellar remedy: obtain a permit or restore the cellar to prior legal condition

    Sep 26, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Hazardous

    Failure to properly store combustible material or other material & equipment. noted: fire damage material & other wooden products store & close to wood frame bldg. remedy: store material properly.

    Nov 2, 2007 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note:wooden decorative cornice & metal sheeting over same are rotting in places w/sheating observed to be loose & unattached at several pts.also base of decorative wooden

    Jun 20, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note:wooden decorative cornice & metal sheeting over same are rotting in places w/sheeting observed to be loose & unattached at several pts.remedy:repair/maintain exterior

    Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note:(1)wooden decorative cornice & metal sheeting over some are rotten in places with sheeting observed to be loose and unattached at several points.(2)wood base

    Oct 7, 2006 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect noted:front of bldg at left hand side of west facade approx 2' x 10' piece of plywood is pulling away from framing w/ nails protruding. also southwest corner cornice at 2nd fl

    Jun 16, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. note. at front of bldg. at left side of entrance is a large pc of rotten wood w/protruding nails which is loose & in danger of falling. remedy: maintain bldg. forthwith

    Feb 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor.noted:1)1st floor apartment has only 1 mean of egress-front entry door,all windows is locked with safety gates,it hard to open the windows.2)2nd floor

    Feb 4, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in residential district.noted:cellar level of house occupied as a sewing business with sewing machines installed thru out the cellar,approx:8 people working at time of inspection.piles of cloth pile

    Feb 4, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district 2 vehicles parked on left side of building without licence plater. 1 green food and 1 marron lexus. remedy: conform to parking regulations. remove vehi

    Dec 10, 2002 · Penalty $240

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit"work noted installation of three piece bathroom kitchen with gas stove partition walls creating class a apt in the cellar.suggested remedy:obtain a permit or restore the cellar to prior

    Sep 26, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Illegal occupancy:occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept of building occupancy change from ordinary use to class a apartment in the cellar.suggested remedy:discontinue the illegal use

    Sep 26, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 30, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 21, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1915
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3928 / 66
Assessed value
$280,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355697, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 135 Essex Street

Who owns 135 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 135 Esston, INC..

Does 135 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 135 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 135 Essex Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 135 Essex Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.