454 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04019-0133Map

454 Essex Street is a religious facility built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is St Paul Afr M E Ch. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 18, 2004. 37 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 37
DOB violations: 13
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Concern

12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 18, 2004

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 · 37

CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin waste pipe, 3rd story apt. 2.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak bathroom, 2nd story apt. 2.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling-cellar center.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, building materials, all stories public halls
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in 3rd story apt . 2
May 18, 2004
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CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 4 balusters at 2nd story public hall landing balustrade.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose 11th wood tread up from bottom at 1st to 2nd story public hall stair.
May 18, 2004
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CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3rd story apt. 2
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 3rd story public hall
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor apt. private hall 3rd story apt..2.
May 18, 2004
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CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, 3rd story public hall.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt. 2, kitchen and bathroom
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 3rd story apt. 2.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lock on door, street to vestibule story public hall.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters, 2nd story public hall.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom and private hall, 2nd story apt.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls kitchen and bathroom, 2nd story apt.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom, 2nd story apt.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor private hall, 3rd story apt.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline kitchen sink, 3rd story apt.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline wash basin bathroom, 3rd story apt.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry and ceramic tile floor kitchen, 3rd story apt .
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Properly secure the loose tread 10th from bottom, 1st story public hall stair.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Properly secure the loose tread 9th from bottom, 2nd story public hall stair.
May 18, 2004
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BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective tread 11th from bottom, 1st story public hall stair.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom, 2nd story apt.
May 18, 2004
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ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling southeast room, 2nd story apt.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters, 2nd story public hall.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance to building.
May 18, 2004
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CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling foyer, 2nd story apt. 2.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom, 2nd story apt . 2.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall kitchen, 2nd story apt. 2.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling front room, 2nd story apt . 2
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall east room, 2nd story apt. 2.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lock entrance door to building.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building material, 3rd story public hall.
May 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: install approximately 65 lf of sidewalk shed along exposure 2 (belmont avenue) with a wrap-around into exposure #1 approximately 30 lf. sidewalk shed should be installed against the building and account for corner void and required 5'ft ext at both ends for a total of 95lf to protect the public
Dec 16, 2025
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy:install approximately 81 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure 2 (belmont avenue) and extend 5 feet past the building on both sides. the sidewalk shed shall be installed tight back to the building and extend across the sidewalk
Dec 11, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Ftm.feu obsrvd 1.the cornice appeard to be rustd&dterioratd along exp1 &exp2,2.the decorative steel panel along exp1&exp2 appeard to be rustd &not fully servd to facade,3.some brcks had [email protected] comply with the commissioner's order #341353(050223feu30501zt)to repair the building under permit
Jun 1, 2023
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Work w/o permit served for owner failed to submit an application for a permit within 2 business days after the commencement of the emergency work per ac 28-105.4.1.
May 5, 2023
Dob violation - active
Emergency none
Fully demolish the 1-story rear extension building and install chain link fence to enclose resulting rear yard
May 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 40 linear feet of construction fence at exposure #2 closing in the 1 story setback to enclose collapse zone and protect the public
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Ftm.feu obsrvd 1.the cornice appeard to be rustd&dteriortd along exp1& exp2,2.the decoratice steel panel along exp1&exp2 appeard to be rusted &not fully servd to facade,3.some brcks had [email protected] to immed rtain nys pe to eval the ent bldg,det the strct stbility&prepare/file rpair drwngs.bldg to be rpaird undr prm
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Building is in severe state of disrepair and structurally compromised with a roof collapsed and bulging exterior walls. remaining section deteriorated with the potential of further collapse.
Apr 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 12, 1990
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 14, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 7

Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #37025633l, file a certificate of correction
Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. facade is bulging at exposure 1. the cornice at corner of exposure 1 & 2 in disrepair starting to separate from adjacent pieces. exposure 2 decorative meta
Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39085037m, file a certificate of correction
Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39085036k, file a certificate of correction
Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-01240,dated 4/30/2023.respondent was required to submit an engineer'sreport concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 10/11/2023,a
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at the the time of inspection noted a 1 story setback structure build at rear of the building of approximately 20'x20' feet area occupied as a church. no permit on buildings records, obta
Apr 30, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. building is in severe state of disrepair and structurally compromised with a roof collapsed and bulging exterior walls. remaining section deteriorated wi
Apr 30, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Religious facility (M1)
Year built: 1925
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,000 ft²
Lot area: 1,407 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4019 / 133
Assessed value: $66,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 454 Essex Street

Who owns 454 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St Paul Afr M E Ch.

Does 454 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 454 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 454 Essex Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 454 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.