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397 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04004-0138Map

Owner of record: Posen, Rachel

397 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Posen, Rachel. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2025. 10 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 21, 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 · 29

  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet at washbasin in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose upper west wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet .. in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet clogged in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration stoage room converted to sleeping room in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at north, west and south walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at east and south walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2022 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2022 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2018 · Apt 3FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    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
2004
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,673 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4004 / 138
Assessed value
$59,280
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382975, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 397 Essex Street

Who owns 397 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Posen, Rachel.

Does 397 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 397 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 397 Essex Street built?

City records list 2004 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 397 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.