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
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 · 66
- 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 - 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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar
Dec 20, 2022
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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
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) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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
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 - 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 100 watts. lights not on.
May 15, 2005
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.