211 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03957-0002Map
Owner of record: 211 Holding Essex LLC
211 Essex Street is an one-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is 211 Holding Essex LLC. HPD has recorded 664 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 664
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 1,090
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 · 664
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · 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 north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective warped wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ; all cold water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ; all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all water fixtures ( bathroom and kitchen) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all fixtures ( kitchen and bathroom) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower shelf of lower wood cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister from the 1st story to 2nd story located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ..the ceiling and all walls ... in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2023 · 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 north at east
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at the building entrance , 1st story
Aug 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at the refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ...window frame at north wall, approxinately 1 sq ft in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ...window frame at north wall, approxinately 1 sq ft in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16154422 issued 04-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floof in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at ceiling and east ,south walls in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doorframe at entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east ,south walls in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 2, wg to repair = 4 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at building entrance
Jul 14, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor, front at cellar
Jul 14, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection water supply pipe in floor under bathtub in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
Building unsafe/unstable: rear extension inadequately supported by shoring in progress at 213 essex street construction site. cracks/separations along exp-4 at all levels. flooring slopped. building movement not arrested per monitoring reports received by dob.
Aug 7, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Additional information/ftm.rear half of 2story w/1stfl joistsbearng on fdn w/unexcavated soil below.adj to exp4 was construction@213 essex st w/previous excavation and u.p installd below 211 exp4.immediately comply with commissioner's order #343020 (0161423feu30501pn)dated june 14,2023
Jul 6, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Additional infrmation/ftm.rear half of 2story w/1stfl joists bearng on fdn w/unexcavated soil below.adj to exp4 was cnstruction @213 essex st w/previous excavation and u.p installd below 211 exp4.ownr to rtain nys pe to eval ent bldg w/probes to determine exp4 wall cndition,joist conn to exp4,source of water leak
Jun 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order.rear half of 2story w/1stfl joists bearng on fdn w/unexcavated soil below.adj to exp4 was construction of213 essex st w/previous excavation&u.p installd below 211 exp4 cellar.ownr to rtain nyspe&lcensed go to 1.immed install temporarily shorng/bracng frm the 213 essex cnstrctn site to temp stbilz
Jun 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Unlawful acts - failure to comply with commissioners order #020722feu30502ik. owner was to retain nyspe and submit scope of neans and methods to dob-feu by 08/20/2022.as of 08/30/2022 scope of means and methods not recieved immediately comply with dob commissioners ofer #020722feu30502ik
Aug 30, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm-adj to exp4 active constrctn.exp4 foundation had beenunderpined obsvd @both extrior & intrior exp4 wall finishes.inbsmnt,crcks in concrt foundtn wall @exp4 stoop crkd.ceiling water dmgd.ownr rtain nys pe &contrctor-evalu entire bldg &rpr undr prmt file rprs by 4/1/22 begin wrk by 5/1/22.complt wrk by 9/1/22
Feb 7, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emrgcy wrk-undrpinning ops @adj site had undermind prtion of exp4 wall /fndtn.site backfilld but based on rprt by raul velazquez,pe dated on 8/25/22,bldg was undrmind &exprimenting continued movement ownr immed rtain nyspe ® cntrctr-stabilze undrmind fndtn/ wall.all wrk suprvd by onsite pe &send rprt daily.submit m&m to dob by 8/29/22
Feb 7, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain property in safe & code compliance maner,observed exterior entrance steps cracks has been found with exp#4 construction site at 211 essex st #321719100-excavation work in progress
Jan 11, 2022
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Oct 3, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 18, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Per pre request for corrective action issued 03/07/2023, by badge #3323. the inspector observed water line broken @ side of house which is contrary to code refer to section 301.4 & the basement waste line is br
May 19, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
#363020(061423feu30501pn) dated june 14,2023 requiring owner to retain nys pe to evaluate entire building with probes to determine exposure #4 wall condition, joist, connections and source of water leaking. pe
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,404 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3957 / 2
- Assessed value
- $60,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814991, last renewed Nov 8, 2024.
Questions about 211 Essex Street
Who owns 211 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 211 Holding Essex LLC.
Does 211 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 664 housing violations at this property.
Is 211 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 211 Essex Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 211 Essex Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.