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196 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03956-0063Map

Owner of record: Brooklyn Essex Street, LLC

196 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 Brooklyn Essex Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on June 25, 2014. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
83

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 25, 2014

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 · 62

  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective crack window pane in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective tread 12 up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot and cold water at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall

    Jun 25, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    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 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 25, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose east metal handrail at stairs building at front areaway

    Jun 25, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing seven balusters at private hall staircase located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing 3 balusters at 1st to 2nd sty at public hall stairs

    May 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash north glass window at west wall. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    May 21, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at east at stoop front entrance to building

    Mar 22, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete wall at east at stoop front entrance to building

    Mar 22, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 pv, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt pv, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric to all out lets at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt pv, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling and west wall - 4 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt pv, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling and west wall - 4 sq ft in the 2nd room from east located at apt pv, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinets under the sink in the kitchen located at apt pv, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling - 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt pv, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt pv, 2nd story

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt PV

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective missing bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt pvt, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cermic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection cold water supply pipe at boiler room at basement

    Feb 17, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall at bottom window sill in the 2nd room from east located at apt pvt, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 20 sq ft at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt pvt, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt pvt, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 pvt, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2009 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at walls in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 8, 2008 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window in the bathroom located at apt pvt, 1st story

    May 8, 2008 · Apt PVT

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    B254,4,15,19,24,32,34,50. 24-boiler remote control switch outside bin room missing; 34-boiler room door not fire rated and self closin;50-spill switch missing.

    Jul 30, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2014 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 30, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 2, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 6, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2010 · Apt PV

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jan 18, 2009 · Apt PVT

    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
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,876 ft²
Lot area
1,050 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3956 / 63
Assessed value
$61,500
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 196 Essex Street

Who owns 196 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brooklyn Essex Street, LLC.

Does 196 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 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 196 Essex Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 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.