492 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04035-0029Map
Owner of record: Douglas, Eualee
492 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Douglas, Eualee. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 97
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 118
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 · 97
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 6, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 5 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing fire proof self closing door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1sqft at window in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane window not locking in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile on floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash of window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15776537 issued 16-mar-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing raddiator at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wiood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and soffit near ( apartment #1r ) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture near ( apartment #1r ) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalances at lower window sashes at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near the corner at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (bulging) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at the base of walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalances at lower window sashes at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (sagging) in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and soffit near ( apartment #1r ) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Dec 4, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept. of bldgs. records.partitions erected from floor to ceiling creating use of rooms for living.full kitchen with gas range and kitchen sink.also full bathroom
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apts created for living at front and rear of cellar. 2 apts created w/2 water closets, 2 wash basins and 2 bathtubs. also both apts have gas
Jun 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records cellar changed form ordinary use to an apartment partitions have been erected bathroom facilities have been installed remedy restore to
Aug 9, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 5, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4035 / 29
- Assessed value
- $58,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #355689, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 492 Essex Street
Who owns 492 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Douglas, Eualee.
Does 492 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.
Is 492 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 492 Essex Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 492 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.