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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 28

  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 14, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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.

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.