157 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04615-0047Map
Owner of record: Ungar, Samuel
157 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 Ungar, Samuel. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 22
- 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 4, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 9, 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
Open — Info 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.
Apr 9, 2024
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 20, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story
Oct 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2020 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2020 · Apt 6C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1R
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Nov 23, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 6C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 23, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 2, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 2, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 25, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 24, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4615 / 47
- Assessed value
- $240,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327347, last renewed Aug 20, 2019.
Questions about 157 East 96 Street
Who owns 157 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ungar, Samuel.
Does 157 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 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 157 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 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.