256 East 92 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04627-0026Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Earl
256 East 92 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Earl. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 79
- 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
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
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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 - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2018
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2018
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2018
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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Dec 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 19, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable hasp & latch at bulkhead door to roof
Dec 17, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective rusted bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · 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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ,, at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2018
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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing.. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
May 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior top metal frame at all windows at building front
May 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete mortar joints at 2nd story at building front
May 24, 2018
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 22, 2017
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around the bulkhead skylight , 2nd story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the bulkhead ceiling , 2nd story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at bulkhead ceiling , 2nd story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 3
Violation of parking regulation in a residential district: at time of inspection, observed driveway at exposure 4(right side)being used for dead storage of a rusted cream color mitsubishi car with new jersey li
Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class 'a'apt created @ basement partitions erected creating use of rooms for living,full kitchen with gas range & kitchen sink also also full bathroom
Jan 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2018 · Apt 2FT
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 5, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 24, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BSMENT
Close - General
Windows
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 22, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,492 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4627 / 26
- Assessed value
- $65,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332566, last renewed Apr 18, 2023.
Questions about 256 East 92 Street
Who owns 256 East 92 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Earl.
Does 256 East 92 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 East 92 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 256 East 92 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 East 92 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.