677 Essex Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04316-0071Map
Owner of record: Twt Renovations INC.
677 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Twt Renovations INC.. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on January 18, 2024. 9 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 65
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1L
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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 5th entire apartment from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 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 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste line of wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
May 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective waterproof caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall (1 square foot) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin to west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Work without a permit i observed in the basement by the gas meter room there was an illegal gas bypass piped out with fresh pipe sealant and new gas pipe and new gas flexs hoses. also gas stove was installed i
Jul 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner i observed in the basement by the gas meter room having illegal gas bypass installed using flex hoses , repair and/replace
Jul 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35023571n issued on 7/16/13.for installing bathroom, gas line etc @cellar level w/o permit. rmdyc: comply w/commissioner's order.
Sep 25, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level installed water & wastelines for bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) & residential sink. installed gas line for stove at kitchen. remedy: obtain permit or restore to
Jul 16, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for the legal # of families. dob records indicates bldg to be legal 2 families. alteration work noted: at cellar level created class'a' apt. w/kitchen (stove,sink)
Jul 16, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 20, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 13, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,433 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4316 / 71
- Assessed value
- $58,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814146, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 677 Essex Street
Who owns 677 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Twt Renovations INC..
Does 677 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 677 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 677 Essex Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 677 Essex Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.