173 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03957-0016Map
Owner of record: Pierce, Jason O
173 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 Pierce, Jason O. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 34 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 82
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 · 39
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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 28, 2023
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 17, 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose iron hand rail at stoop to building entrance
Nov 4, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at iron gate at building entrance. , 1st story
Nov 4, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink faucet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective shower body in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence of water leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose west metal handrail at stairs building front , 1st story
Jun 19, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower sash of window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at the entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the west wall 10 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east;south and west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose west metal handrail at building front concrete stairs
May 18, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective acoustic tiles ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window upper sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence of water leak at the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
May 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated, double cylinder lock on the wrought iron security gate at building entrance , 1st story
May 28, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail at west, at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 28, 2010
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 3, 2nd story
May 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story
May 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story
May 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story
May 28, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Floor
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
May 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 22, 2012 · 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
- 2,482 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3957 / 16
- Assessed value
- $77,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820183, last renewed —.
Questions about 173 Essex Street
Who owns 173 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pierce, Jason O.
Does 173 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 173 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 173 Essex Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 173 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.