797 Essex Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04339-0042Map

797 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nwankwo, Ogbonnaya. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 7 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 19
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 16

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 8, 2026

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 · 19

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 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 13, 2025
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 26, 2024
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.
Apr 17, 2024
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.
Mar 31, 2023
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.
Mar 10, 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 10, 2022
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.
Apr 20, 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.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

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ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2019
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2019
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2019
Open — Not complied with
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
Mar 26, 2019
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2019
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 29, 2016
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 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
General
Cooking gas
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
General
Cooking gas
May 21, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close

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General
Cooking gas
May 12, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 5, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Electric
No lighting
May 5, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 2006
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 4,290 ft²
Lot area: 4,500 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4339 / 42
Assessed value: $144,840
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #385434, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 797 Essex Street

Who owns 797 Essex Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nwankwo, Ogbonnaya.

Does 797 Essex Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 797 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 797 Essex Street built?

City records list 2006 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 797 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.