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385 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04004-0103Map

Owner of record: Biscombe Elsie

385 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Biscombe Elsie. HPD has recorded 432 housing violations here, most recently on February 19, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
432
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
375

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 19, 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 · 432

  • 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 19, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ..... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at building front entrance.

    Jan 23, 2024

    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.

    Dec 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degreees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east, north, and west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of house hold articles. at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 30, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall and east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinets at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 17, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective escutcheon plates at both risers in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the northwest riser in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department northeast heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Newyorker gls-4 boiler=cease use hazardous condition>glass gauge valve broken off no water in boiler+no manual pressure control+no remote switch+no access to chimney base+no access to oil tank, maintain boiler;

    Apr 3, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records class a aptcreated at cellar partitions erected creating use of rooms for living,full kitchen with gas range and kitchen sink also. full bathroom with

    Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $6,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 385

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
1,666 ft²
Lot area
1,783 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4004 / 103
Assessed value
$54,720
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 385 Essex Street

Who owns 385 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Biscombe Elsie.

Does 385 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 432 housing violations at this property.

Is 385 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 385 Essex Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 385 Essex Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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