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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

Concern
5 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 · 51

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 — 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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
  • 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

    Apr 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 13, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 8, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at front entrance to building

    Sep 24, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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
3,198 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.