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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 42

  • 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 8, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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 13, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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 17, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 31, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    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 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 4, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 26, 2018

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 8, 2017

    Open — Info 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 29, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 14, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stys. at public hall

    May 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 14, 2016

    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.

    Oct 20, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.