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253 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03972-0018Map

Owner of record: 253 Essex Street INC

253 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 253 Essex Street INC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 20

  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories to fire escape at west

    Sep 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,32a,50a,50b,36. 50a-pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no threaded end; 50b-no clean out on chimney base.

    Oct 11, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 2, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 25, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Aug 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 15, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,900 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3972 / 18
Assessed value
$270,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333989, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 253 Essex Street

Who owns 253 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253 Essex Street INC.

Does 253 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 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 253 Essex Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 Essex Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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