739 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04316-0047Map
Owner of record: 739 Essex Street LLC
739 Essex Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 739 Essex Street LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 2 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 17
- 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall. in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at wall and ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2
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.
Jul 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes, boxes, plastic container and bags obstructing scuddle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fr, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2010 · Apt 2FR
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 30, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Feb 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 13, 1994
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order to file a c/c w/dob for nov #34171649m issued 02/04/98. remedy: file certificate of correction.
Jan 22, 2013
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.defects are no handrail from m1st to 2nd floor.(2)broken front door saddle (3)window on 2nd floor dont shut.remedy:maintain building repair, replace as needed throughout
May 30, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. certificate of occupancy number #30472 indicates residence legally approved for two families. residence now alt
Feb 4, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted -: having erected sheetrock and metal studs partitions walls throughout basement to create an apartment new bath and kitchen fixtures installed. remedy -: obtain a permit and a
Jun 24, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt APT2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 2FR
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,512 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,333 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4316 / 47
- Assessed value
- $56,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822002, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.
Questions about 739 Essex Street
Who owns 739 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 739 Essex Street LLC.
Does 739 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 739 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 739 Essex Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 739 Essex Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.