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425 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04020-0006Map

Owner of record: 425 Essex LLC

425 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 425 Essex LLC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 58

  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing (2) wood baluster at balustrade at public hall, 2nd story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 5 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items (vacuum, shopping cart, shoe shelves, buckets, etc) at public hall, 2nd story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead to roof

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt lock with hole for padlock installed on door bulkhead to roof

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead to roof

    May 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead to roof

    May 31, 2024

    Open — 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

    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 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement block west wall, boiler room at cellar

    Sep 12, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door

    Jul 28, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall and door frame to southwest room 2 sty west apt 2f er1 97011692 , section '' ''

    Apr 2, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 2 sty west apt 2f best 235 7727 er1 97011692 , section '' ''

    Apr 2, 1997 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2004 · Apt 2F

    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 (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 / 6
Assessed value
$210,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333613, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 425 Essex Street

Who owns 425 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 425 Essex LLC.

Does 425 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 425 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 425 Essex Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 425 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.