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388 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04670-0060Map

Owner of record: Johnson Walter

388 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 Johnson Walter. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 16 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 35

  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge and latch at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 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.

    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
  • 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 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 3rd story at public hall

    Dec 20, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Nov 13, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ,, at public hall

    Nov 13, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    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

    Nov 13, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 17, 2018

    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

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Mar 23, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Mar 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling & east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling & east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 7, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required

    Dec 27, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 100 watts. lights not on.

    May 10, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of flowers plants & household items around 2 sty scuttle recess.

    Aug 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Aug 9, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 1st sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Nov 18, 1983 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors apt entry door 1st sty rear apt 1r.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide chain door guard apt entry door 1st sty rear apt 1r.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection fixtures present lights not on 50 watts.

    Nov 24, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition erected at front of cellar creating a bathroom kitchen & bedroom.

    Dec 17, 1981

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar rear.

    Dec 17, 1981

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar front.

    Dec 17, 1981

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2006 · Apt 1

    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
3,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4670 / 60
Assessed value
$252,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331976, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.

Questions about 388 East 96 Street

Who owns 388 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Johnson Walter.

Does 388 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 388 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 388 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 388 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.