348 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03987-0023Map

348 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ramnarain, Shashi. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 17, 2008. 15 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 71

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 17, 2008

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 · 15

ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood moulding at door frame in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking latch at windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roachs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets under bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families from 3 family dwelling to 3 family dwelling including 1 family dwelling in basement. remedy: restore to prior
Jul 24, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 3
Work w/o a permit work noted: built partitions, created living room with kitchen & gas stove, bedroom w/o window, 3pc bathroom in basement. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal conditio
Jul 22, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Windows
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
May 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close

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Plumbing
Toilet
May 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Windows
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
May 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mold
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Windows
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 28, 2007 · 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: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,920 ft²
Lot area: 2,597 ft²
Zoning: R5B
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3987 / 23
Assessed value: $63,780
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 348 Essex Street

Who owns 348 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ramnarain, Shashi.

Does 348 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 348 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 348 Essex Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 348 Essex Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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