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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 8, 2026Non-market transferTwo family dwellings2
Oct 15, 2025Non-market transferTwo family dwellings2

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.