Violations at 700 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208 · BBL 3-04315-0024 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 61 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2f posted at building front at east side of building vacate order #259326
Feb 28, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at 2nd story public hall stairs
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective scuttle opning, plywood sealed at roof over 2nd story public hall
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 1F
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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
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.
Feb 24, 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 south at west wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1F
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the window opening in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Jun 19, 2018
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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light is required. at front areaway
Sep 22, 2017
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.
Nov 7, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations
1 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: observed in basement of premises aged full 3pc bathroom & kitchen sink installed partition erected to create separate rooms 2. basement appeared to be used as storage/maintence
Dec 5, 2016
Resolve