252 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03971-0029Map
Owner of record: 101-7 LLC
252 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 101-7 LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 28
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic panels at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 14, 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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 22, 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG.
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 1, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Radiator
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2003 · Apt 2 F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 21, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,650 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3971 / 29
- Assessed value
- $206,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336496, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 252 Essex Street
Who owns 252 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 101-7 LLC.
Does 252 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 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 252 Essex Street built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 Essex Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.