431 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04020-0004Map
Owner of record: 431 Essex St LLC
431 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 431 Essex St LLC. HPD has recorded 81 housing violations here, most recently on February 14, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 81
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 79
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 81
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower window sash spring balance at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower window sash spring balance at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 5th , 6th wooden tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose secre the lose blasturade at public hall second story at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at top of 1st steam riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaky air valve at 1st radiator from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 14th wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 2nd story
Oct 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bags of bottles , household items and construction material. at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction material at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket seal in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window spring balance at lower sash 2nd window from east at south in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window at lower sash, 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 3rd story
May 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance 1st and 2nd window from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance 1st and 2nd window from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — 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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sqft of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16174116 issued 19-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at lobby at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sqft of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at lobby at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall behind range in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
May 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Floor
Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4020 / 4
- Assessed value
- $210,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318532, last renewed Feb 26, 2026.
Questions about 431 Essex Street
Who owns 431 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 431 Essex St LLC.
Does 431 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 81 housing violations at this property.
Is 431 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 431 Essex Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 431 Essex Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.