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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