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428 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04019-0024Map

Owner of record: Pinks, Elsie

428 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Pinks, Elsie. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
10

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 · 18

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 22, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39011032l issued on 10/9/2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary

    Feb 16, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39011033n issued10/9/19 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Nov 30, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39011033n issued on 10/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Oct 6, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39011033n issued on 10/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at cellar level. remedy: comply w

    Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39011032l issued on 10/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or

    Jul 28, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39011033n issued on 10/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: work w/o a permit @ cellar. remedy: comply wit

    Jun 21, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39011032l issued on 10/9/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commiss

    Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39011032l issued on 10/9/2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for illegal occupancy i

    Apr 8, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39011032l issued on 10/9/2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary

    Feb 8, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39011033n issued on 10/09/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/

    Feb 3, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39011033n issued on 10-09-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for work without a permi

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39011032l isued on 10-09-199 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for occupancy contrary t

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contaiend in summons/violation#39011032l issued on 10/9/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupany contrary to that all

    Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39011032l issued on 10-09-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for illegal occupancy

    Nov 25, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records. ref to dob/ hpd records reg # 850479 indicates 2 stories/ 3 dwellings (1st & 2nd floors). however, observed cellar illegally converted into class a u

    Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. observed cellar illegally converted into class a unit, installed full partitions created full kit w/gas stove , 3 pcs bath, 2 full bedrooms. that included unsafe, unapproved electric, plum

    Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 2, 2005 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    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
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,090 ft²
Lot area
1,843 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4019 / 24
Assessed value
$53,460
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #850479, last renewed Sep 19, 2013.

Questions about 428 Essex Street

Who owns 428 Essex Street?

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

Does 428 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 428 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 428 Essex Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 428 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.