459 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04036-0116Map
Owner of record: Shi, Yong Shou
459 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 Shi, Yong Shou. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on January 23, 2019. 1 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 16
- 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling,east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Feb 10, 2017
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jun 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 19, 2015
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.
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st and 3rd stories at public hall
Oct 1, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall
Sep 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ,.. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall
Sep 25, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Jan 20, 2009
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 1, 1st story
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide protection for adj structure during excavation operations.defect note:excavation for new building at above is approx 7'-0" deep which exposed the foundation wall of adj building at south side
Jan 5, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 24, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 1
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 / 116
- Assessed value
- $57,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #380372, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 459 Essex Street
Who owns 459 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shi, Yong Shou.
Does 459 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 459 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 459 Essex Street built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 459 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.