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289 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03972-0004Map

Owner of record: 289 Essex Associates, LLC

289 Essex Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 289 Essex Associates, LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on March 12, 2010. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 12, 2010

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 · 2

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1st story apt. #1.

    May 12, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply with stop work order remedy: stop all work/comply withstop work order forthwith

    Apr 8, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 17, 1992

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to file a cert of correction w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #34767540x. remedy: file cert of correction.

    Sep 18, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.defects noted:2nd flapt found to be sagging & sloping @ approx. 2" & improper stair arrangement @ 2nd fl apt due to illegal modification @ rear which is used to

    Apr 8, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected and extension 10' x 10' at rear of 2nd flr and garage. remedy: obtain a permit

    Feb 1, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work as noted: at a two storied wood framed structure on the north side of property a garage was erected approx. 20 x50 x 10 with brick throughout entire connected to the rear of

    Sep 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records: note dob records indicate residence to be a legal 2family dwelling now rear portion of first floor illegaly converted into an auto repair

    Apr 7, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit:work noted:having erected a second floor extensionapprox 10'x10'x10' at rear of house.remedy:obtain permit

    Mar 19, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 21, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 4, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,990 ft²
Lot area
2,483 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3972 / 4
Assessed value
$49,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #825107, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.

Questions about 289 Essex Street

Who owns 289 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 289 Essex Associates, LLC.

Does 289 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 289 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 289 Essex Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 289 Essex Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.