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397 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04671-0046Map

Owner of record: Morris, Marcella

397 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 Morris, Marcella. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
66
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 66

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector thai is missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 27, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar

    Dec 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots and household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a hook and eye at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the chair rails at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from north at east wall door in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

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

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    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 22, 2017

    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
  • 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 8, 2015

    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 20, 2015

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Feb 17, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 15, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Dec 23, 1992 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2R

    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
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4671 / 46
Assessed value
$252,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338326, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 397 East 96 Street

Who owns 397 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morris, Marcella.

Does 397 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.

Is 397 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 397 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 397 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.