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723 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04316-0053Map

Owner of record: Bailey Chesslyn

723 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 Bailey Chesslyn. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 40 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
108

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 41

  • 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 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at tub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roach in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective make operable the paint sealed upper sashes of the windows in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls and floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at hot water side at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at the front entrance door to building , 1st story

    May 4, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the lower north sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story

    May 4, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2005 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on the gate at the building front entrance to the porch , 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper and lower sashes of the north window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall and floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection washbasin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to the yard in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide electric wall outlet covers in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electreic wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at metal gate front entrance to building

    Nov 23, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 23, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections basement at entire apartment, apartment

    Mar 31, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Excessive dust was observed in the hallways, indicating a lack of proper cleaning. additionally, there were punctures on the walls in the hallway, contributing to the overall neglect of the space. a broken wind

    Oct 28, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    During the inspection, it was noted that plumbing work had been performed without an appropriate permit on file. additionally, a subfloor installation was observed, which also lacked the permit. a full stop wor

    Oct 28, 2024

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 1STAND

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 1STAND

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 9, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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 / 53
Assessed value
$50,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #822595, last renewed Apr 24, 2026.

Questions about 723 Essex Street

Who owns 723 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bailey Chesslyn.

Does 723 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 723 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 723 Essex Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 723 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.