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
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 · 56
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Nov 29, 2025
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 7, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
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.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 3, 2016
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.
Oct 7, 2015
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.
Feb 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 24, 2013 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door lock at first story public hall
Feb 24, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.