Violations at 706 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208 · BBL 3-04315-0027 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 68 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance door to apt wall panel at south in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden door in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon ring at sprinkler head 2nd sprinkler head from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from vestibule to panel at north wall in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 30 squares ft in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a discarded refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator (with doors intact) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of water containers & household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall. approx. 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14651084 issued 01-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14650910 issued 01-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall. approx. 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing safety cover over electrical outlet, south wall vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing safety cover over electrical outlet, south wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall bulkhead to roof
Oct 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 2021
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 30, 2019
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing elecrtical outlet protective caps on south wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 2nd story balcony,stack at south at fire escape
Aug 16, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
5 DOB violations, newest first.
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,provide plans,contact dob at 718-802-3707 for re-inspect ion
Mar 20, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 6, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
1 ECB violations, newest first.
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior defects are:broken & missing ce-iling 7 wall plaster thru-out living bed,dining room rotted & missing wood beams unsupported masonry floors,under& above bathroom at 1st fl.
Oct 6, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve