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26 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04598-0026Map

Owner of record: Cohen, Lior

26 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cohen, Lior. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
16 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 91

  • A

    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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead door , 6th story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall

    Sep 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 9, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    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 closet from north at east wall door, south wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    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) chair rails at north wall, chair rails at south wall, chair rails at east wall, chair rails at west wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    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 window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall, west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    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 closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    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 from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of cans, carts and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 4 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 15, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 7, 2012 · Apt 1F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,214 ft²
Lot area
2,906 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4598 / 26
Assessed value
$241,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322042, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 26 East 96 Street

Who owns 26 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cohen, Lior.

Does 26 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 26 East 96 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 26 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 26 East 96 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.