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
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 · 165
- 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.
Mar 16, 2022
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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at entrance door to building
Jul 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 14, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 2b, 2nd story
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete newel post at stoop
Apr 9, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at hot water supply pipe at rear at cellar
Jan 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at cold water supply pipe at rear at cellar
Jan 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2d, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 east at south
Sep 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story
May 16, 2013 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.