121 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04615-0062Map
Owner of record: Grey, Aston
121 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 Grey, Aston. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 97
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 100
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 · 97
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story
May 29, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter ballance at lower window sash at 1st, 2nd and 3rd window at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - 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
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet door in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt r1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt R1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt r1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt R1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Dec 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt r1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt R1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt r1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt R1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department soffit under the stairs at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at soffit under the stairs at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... lest than 1o sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... lest than 1o sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17076012 issued 26-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basiin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair the hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair the closure at vestibule door to 1 story public hall , 1st story
Jun 24, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 1F
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.
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building and in a code-compliant manner. atoi, observed disrepair conditions inside apartment unit 1r. bathroom glass window shattered, ceiling heavily water stained/molded, and kitchen coun
Jan 22, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - General
Cooking gas
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - General
Cooking gas
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt R1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt R1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 1F
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
- 3,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4615 / 62
- Assessed value
- $236,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312913, last renewed Aug 12, 2024.
Questions about 121 East 96 Street
Who owns 121 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grey, Aston.
Does 121 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.
Is 121 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 121 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 121 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.