461 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04036-0016Map
Owner of record: Ronald Sommersell
461 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ronald Sommersell. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 38 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 23
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 · 42
- 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 8, 2026
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
Open — Info 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 13, 2025
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
Open — Info 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 17, 2024
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 17, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 31, 2023
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 7, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 9, 2022
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 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 4, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 26, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Dec 8, 2017
Open — Info 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 29, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixtures all stories at public hall stairs
Aug 14, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 15, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination throughout at public hall stairs
May 15, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 14, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 14, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 14, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
May 14, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stys. at public hall
May 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department with chain and lock at garage at cellar
May 14, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2016
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.
Oct 20, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Mar 4, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device in the door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mail box lock in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylined key operated lock installed in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apt door lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation.noted:ongoing construction site.men working on excavation & foundation walls.an approx 7'0" deep excavation w/o sheeting,shoring,& bracing.also noted:excavat
Jan 5, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 28, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 7, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,796 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4036 / 16
- Assessed value
- $57,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 461 Essex Street
Who owns 461 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ronald Sommersell.
Does 461 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 461 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 461 Essex Street built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 461 Essex Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.