359 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04671-0058Map
Owner of record: Mason, Hortense
359 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 Mason, Hortense. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 68
- 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 - 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
Open — Info 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 - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
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
Feb 2, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2019
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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2019
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 2, 2019
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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2019
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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at hinge at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose threshold saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at the east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2R
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at front entrance to building
Aug 14, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on apt door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at east and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · 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) north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · 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, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 6, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 20, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 1-R
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 / 58
- Assessed value
- $252,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335777, last renewed Aug 14, 2024.
Questions about 359 East 96 Street
Who owns 359 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mason, Hortense.
Does 359 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 359 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 359 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 359 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.