155 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04615-0048Map
Owner of record: Weusi A Tafawa Revocable Trust
155 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 Weusi A Tafawa Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 117
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 · 51
- 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
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.
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 20, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 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.
Feb 24, 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 8, 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.
Oct 30, 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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet - in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 27
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 27, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 27
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to apt located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub drain line in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ,, in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot and cold at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Mar 27, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at front entrance to building
Sep 24, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood frame at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall stair bulkhead.
Jun 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 5, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #39082109z issued on 03/23/2023, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert
Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Exposed wires,seal holes in boiler room,need remote switch at 2nd door to boiler room,discharge on water heater to be copper, maintain boiler; correct violation & send in certificate of correction
Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
B101,50a. 50a-no work permit filed with dob. for the ()fired burnham boiler.
Aug 5, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
B154,36,15,38,50a. 50a-boiler room not a storage room.
Aug 5, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 8, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 8, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 10, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 4, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 24, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2F
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 / 48
- Assessed value
- $240,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302734, last renewed Nov 17, 2023.
Questions about 155 East 96 Street
Who owns 155 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Weusi A Tafawa Revocable Trust.
Does 155 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 155 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 155 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 155 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.