394 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04003-0026Map

394 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Echavarria, Senovia. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 38 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 39
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 37

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 39

IInformation / order
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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
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 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 6 sq feet at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at walking area in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

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BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at walking area in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2 sq feet at ceiling in closet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at closet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color plastered ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color plastered ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk
Sep 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective exterior glass pane 1st from south at west , 2nd story building front
Sep 20, 2018
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to building
Oct 5, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at cellar
May 27, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar
May 27, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on the ceiling and walls approx. 10 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at the balustrade of 1st. story public hall stairs.
Nov 9, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ,mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at building entrance at 1st sty
May 23, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions creating 3 rooms,installed water & waste lines for a 3pc bath sink,toilet,shower & residential sink & gas line for stove.
Sep 10, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.dob indicates premises to be legally approved for a 2fam cellar,boiler,storage,now premises converted to be a 3 fam
Sep 10, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Active

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 23, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
General
Windows
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1
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 (B2)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 2.5
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,744 ft²
Lot area: 2,475 ft²
Zoning: R5B
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4003 / 26
Assessed value: $42,180
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #820688, last renewed Jan 15, 2020.

Questions about 394 Essex Street

Who owns 394 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Echavarria, Senovia.

Does 394 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 394 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 394 Essex Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 394 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.