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254 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03971-0030Map

Owner of record: Melgar, Herman

254 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 Melgar, Herman. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 25 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 33

  • 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
  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    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
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  • 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 8, 2015

    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
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty public hall front er1.

    Jan 5, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 1 sty public hall front er1.

    Jan 5, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective springs at window 1 sty northeast apt 1l thru out located at apt 1l

    Oct 22, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance doors to 1 sty northeast apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 22, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 1 sty northeast apt 1l at kitchen located at apt 1l

    Oct 22, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fusebox door basement for apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 22, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in basement thru out

    Oct 22, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the basement thru out

    Oct 22, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Oct 22, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures evidence of rat excreta basement

    Oct 22, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty south apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls and ceiling cellar thru out

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing handle radiator control valve front room 1 sty south apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to 1 sty south apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sashes windows thru out 1 sty south apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Oct 15, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture ceiling bathroom 1 sty south apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty south apt 1l bathroom located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty south apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 15, 1990 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    Jun 6, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Oct 15, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm.due to fire that originatd@256 essex st on8/2/23,the 254bldg was dmgd as follows:holes in roof,dmgd exp2 sidng,&water dmge thruout unrelatd to fire,inadequately supportd chimney@exp2 near 2/3crnr.ownr to rtain nys pe to eval ent bldg&file rpair dwgs.bldg to be rpaird undr prmt strtng by9/18/23&cmpltd/sgnd off by 10/27/23

    Aug 15, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Premise non-compliant due to a fire and fire fighting operations from the adjacent premise causing an open roof,windows and charring at exposure 2 exterior wall

    Aug 2, 2023

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Electrical work with out a permit.work on going wiring in apartment onthe first floor left (apt.a1l)installed throughout apartment 1l light fixtures,switches,outlets receptacles.remedy:obtain permit

    Nov 2, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 2-L

    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
2,646 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3971 / 30
Assessed value
$194,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #325925, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 254 Essex Street

Who owns 254 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melgar, Herman.

Does 254 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 254 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 254 Essex Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 254 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.