207 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04632-0066Map
Owner of record: Michael Caten
207 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 Michael Caten. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 109
- 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 - 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable tork clock set for on from 6 am to 2 pm; off from 2 pm - 4 pm; on from 4 pm to 10 pm; off from 10 pm to 6 30 am.
Nov 15, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 3rd room from east, the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, ms rodger in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in water-closet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes, metal cabinet, and house hold articles at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 5, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at locknut at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit all doors at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plates at light switches, and electric out lets at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste lines at wash basin bathtub and toilet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 5, 2002 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling thkoughout at open space, cellar
Oct 25, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout at open space, cellar
Oct 25, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling throughout , cellar
Apr 24, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective fuel oil gage for oil tank , cellar
Apr 24, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extention electrical cord from vacant 1st story apt #1r to 2nd story apt #2r at public hall
Apr 24, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing vestivbule door 1st sty. at public hall
Aug 5, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing marble nosing at stairs 2nd sty. at public hall
Aug 5, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls all stys. at public hall
Aug 5, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material ceiling and walls all stys. at public hall
Aug 5, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective; tenant mr. lamar, roger in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 2, 2000 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 2, 2000 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving throughout at cellar
Mar 1, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 30, 2000 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardent material throughout at cellar
Dec 21, 1999
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Hazardous
Apr 9, 1998
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Mar 10, 1998
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior. defects are rotted and sagging timber beams under first floor. beams are supported by make shif timber columns exposed electrical in basement. construction debris light in
Jun 2, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. hazardous defects are: at cellar, sheet-rock fire separation missing from joists (more than 50% exposure) rot-ted joists evident beneath apt "1-r" bathroom. debris & old boiler
Feb 17, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maitnain building interior defect defective and sagging fls joist at cellar level defective and inadequde fl nd ceiling at apt 2front at 1st fl level defective ceilings in bathroom and rear of bldg
Feb 1, 1999 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain (defect is) (1) rotted and defective floor joists at cellar center causing the floor to sage at first floor public ahll and at first floor rear apartment (kitchen and dinign room area) (2)
Apr 9, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain (defect is) rotted, cracked, and sagging, floor joists at cellar mid section, causing the floor to sage at first floor public hall and apartments kitchen and toilet area. defective and missi
Mar 10, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violation #32009678n.remedy file certificate of currection for violation number 32009678n.
Jun 13, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
3b,49,38,32,2oa, excessive soot in boiler room
Sep 18, 1992 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,567 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4632 / 66
- Assessed value
- $213,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311257, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 207 East 96 Street
Who owns 207 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michael Caten.
Does 207 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 207 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 207 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 207 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.