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137 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04615-0056Map

Owner of record: Thorne-John June B

137 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 Thorne-John June B. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 17

  • 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

    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

    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 9, 2024

    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.

    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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at bulkhead

    Mar 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob at entrance door located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at bulkhead

    Mar 15, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : @ cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected & plumbing lines installed creating 4 rooms & 2 3pc bathrm. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or resto

    Dec 28, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2R

    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 / 56
Assessed value
$221,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307448, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 137 East 96 Street

Who owns 137 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thorne-John June B.

Does 137 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 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 137 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 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.