208 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04631-0023Map
Owner of record: Ss 208 Corp
208 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ss 208 Corp. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 61
- 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 14, 2025
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 notice missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 14, 2025
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.
Jan 14, 2025
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.
Jan 14, 2025
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
Jan 14, 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 - 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
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.
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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 8, 2015
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors front entrance to bldg.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner & household items 2 sty public hall.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall night inspection.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock front entrance door to cellar.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed front entrance door to bldg.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires front entrance to bldg.
Dec 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Dec 30, 1988
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 missing.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked cellar.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective flashing rear roof.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cyclinder key operated lock entrance door street to vestibule.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a suitable strainer for the drain north yard.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal brace front parapet wall at roof.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof center.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty bulkhead to roof.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles & household items etc 1 sty public hall.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick wall front areaway.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flap door cellar rear.
Aug 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt IF
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt IF
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt IF
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,362 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,315 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4631 / 23
- Assessed value
- $252,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302732, last renewed Apr 21, 2026.
Questions about 208 East 96 Street
Who owns 208 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ss 208 Corp.
Does 208 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 208 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 208 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 208 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.