184 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03956-0057Map
Owner of record: Hof Reo 1 INC
184 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hof Reo 1 INC. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on December 2, 2019. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 127
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 196
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 · 127
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 5, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2019 · Apt 2
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.
Jan 25, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate at building front entrance door , 1st story
Sep 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze enamel porcelain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south and west polystyrene walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at walking area in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads 1,2 and 4 from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood riser 1,2 and 4 from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 concrete treads at building front stoop
Aug 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all ceilings all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 10 sq. ft. at west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 12, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink at community kitchen, 2nd story
May 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension wire from electric outlet at public hall to in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin,bathtub and water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sashes of window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. failure to comply w/ecb #35158633h violations still exist. remedy: comply w/code.
Apr 12, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materails,devices,appliances or wiring in use.i observed @ 184 essex st,brooklynn.y 11208 about 12:10pm,extention cord under sizes,used to feed heater
Jan 11, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov# 34822969r for work done without a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Jun 30, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain noted: entry brick step to 1st fl in disrepair w/loose bricks on steps thru-out. remedy: maintain steps.
May 13, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal # of families. dob records indicate bldg to be legal 4 family. bldg now converted to 3 families - w/additional class 'a' apt. created @ the
May 13, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions in nov#34822996r for work done w/o a permit rem: correct conditions cited
May 12, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions in nov34822496r for work done w/o a permit rem: correct conditions cited
May 4, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the comm's respondnet failed to correct the conditions cited in nov#34822496r.illegal plumbing& gas lines.rem:comply w/comm's order
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov #34822996r for installation of plumbing & gas lines w/o a permit prior nov #34884574r. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Jan 8, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34822996r for work installing gas lines,bathroom etc w/o a permit.rem:correct condition(s) cited
Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34822496r for installing bathroom, gas line, residential sink etc e.o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited
Jun 11, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit:work noted:at basement level erected full height partitions creating 3 rooms,installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath,sink,toilet,shower,a residential sink & gas line for stove.remedy:
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence alter for occup as dwelling for more than legally approved #of famlies.dept of building records indicate premises to be legally approved for a 2 family,bsment,boiler,storage.now premises converted to
Jan 13, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 184
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,196 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,131 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3956 / 57
- Assessed value
- $72,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 184 Essex Street
Who owns 184 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hof Reo 1 INC.
Does 184 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.
Is 184 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 184 Essex Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 184 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.