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209 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03957-0003Map

Owner of record: Agu, Chinedu

209 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 Agu, Chinedu. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2022. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
165
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
317

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 2022

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 · 165

  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at entrance door to building

    Jul 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jun 14, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective apartment entrance door located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material at cellar center

    Apr 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 2b, 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete newel post at stoop

    Apr 9, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of -- extremely hot water 170 degrees at fixtures in the kitchen in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective -- concrete tread riser and south newel post at stoop

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective - door frame in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures - gasrange in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water supply line (cold ) at east wall at basement

    Feb 2, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ,, in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at hot water supply pipe at rear at cellar

    Jan 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at cold water supply pipe at rear at cellar

    Jan 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ,, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling over in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    May 16, 2013 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover north and west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    May 16, 2013 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Dec 14, 2015

    V%-dob violation
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 2, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Sep 17, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Sep 13, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 18, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 1

    Work contrary to approved plans. at time of inspection regarding abovelisted complaint#,observed work which was contrary to those approved by the dob's as of 1-19-18 at exp#1. doorway has been bricked & made

    Jan 18, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Inadequate construction fence at time of inspection observed construction fence(detaining)toward sidewalk,was compressed of particle boad did not have adequate viewing panels & was not uniform in color. there

    Jan 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard persons & property at time of inspection regarding the above listed complaint#,observed no adjacent property protectionat exp#4 rear & there were no guardrails in place @ exp#2&3 rear to

    Jan 18, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Housekeeping. at time of inspection regarding above listed complaint#,observed large pi;le of garbage & construction debris # exp#1 right side. there was also plywood sheets strewn haphazardly in rear yard #

    Jan 18, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for notive of violation #35091219z issued on 03/31/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a certificate

    May 10, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for notice of violation #35030420l issued on 09/13/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a certificate

    May 10, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain throughout premises exterior stairs cracked @ front also interior hallway cracks & holes evident noticable sagging evident @ 2nd fl.living room.rem:maintain bldg in code compliant manner hav

    Mar 31, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted in cellar 1st flr beams are split in several areas water rotted in various locations. beams also appear to say: due to instability of 1st flr beams

    Sep 13, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner - defect: several wood 1 sty flr joists water rotted & cracked at various locations , loose stucco &cracked brickwork @ front,cellar area adjacent to doorway at

    Mar 21, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: 4 wood beams rotten at cellar level under 1st fl bathroom. 2x8 & 2x6 wood beams rotten & in disrepair at 1st fl bathroom area observed. at cellar stair cas

    Sep 18, 2012

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note: construction debris, materials and salvaged storage were observed at the rear of this property. remedy: maintain adequate house keeping.

    Dec 6, 2005 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space whererequired. note: the rear door and windows at the 1st and 2nd floor levels have been sealed with no other secondary means of egress provided.

    Dec 6, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. note: the rear windows and door at the 1st and 2nd floor levels have been blocked in (sealed) with no other secondary means of

    Jul 18, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit. note: at the rear of the residential building erected a 2 story framed extension approximately 24'x 30'. the extension is incomplete with studs for partition walls seen in place. electrical

    Jul 18, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping. note: a large amount of construction debris and materials were observed scattered about the rearof this property. remedy: maintain adequate house keeping.

    Jul 18, 2005 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permits(hazardous)note:at ;the rear of the residential bldg. erected a 2 story framed extension approx. 30'x23'.the extension is incomplete with studs for partition walls seen in place.remedy:obtain pe

    Mar 3, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: note: at thre rear of the property 2 kitchen applicances & construction debris were seen scattered about.the construction debris includes broken windows & various sizes of wood.remedy:main

    Mar 3, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Fialure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space whererequired.note the rear windows at both the 1 & 2 flr level have sealed blocking a 2nd means of egress from the bldg.the rear door at the

    Mar 3, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted. erecting an extension (2 stories) approx. 18 feet wide 20 feet high and 25 feet long with two 30'x 80' doors and four double hung windows installed at roof side, and at the

    Nov 26, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room of space where required: note the 2 windows on the second floor rear and the window and door on the first floor rear has been completely scaled blocking

    Nov 26, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: constructing 2 story rear extension appr 20'x40' deep.remedy: stop all work, obtain a permit.

    Feb 24, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 2B

    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
3,458 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3957 / 3
Assessed value
$93,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820344, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 209 Essex Street

Who owns 209 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Agu, Chinedu.

Does 209 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.

Is 209 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 209 Essex Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 209 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.