488 East 96 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04692-0038Map

488 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 Eric Spaulding. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 90
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 8
HPD complaints: 51

What to know

Concern

2 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 · 90

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
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes and house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2025
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
Jan 13, 2025
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.
Jan 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories
Jan 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood frame at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2025
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2025
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
Jan 13, 2025
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.
Jan 13, 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
Open — Info 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
Jul 10, 2024
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.
Jul 10, 2024
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.
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
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
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 2nd lower sash window from east at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboard molding at south, east and north walls at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboard molding at south, east and north walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance door, missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 1st lower sash window from east at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1R
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
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.
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
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.
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
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 25 sq ft at the ceiling, north and west walls in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 11 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective first and second window from west at north, lower sash, counter balance in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frist and second window from south at west, lower sash, counter balance in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 8

Class - 3
Fence exceeds permited height.observed at exposure 1 of two story buildings 488 and 484 on east 96 street installed solid metal gate approximately (8')eight feet in height and completly block the driveway(8')fe
Sep 26, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb#34779123n for illegal class a apt at cellar lvl no record of correction w/ dob rem: comply w/ order
Nov 18, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file a cert of correction for nov#34779123n pursuant 28-204.2 rem: file a cert
Nov 18, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec.28-201.1. failure to comply w/the commissioner order to obtain a permit per v ecb #34623221x for work w/o permit:@cellar class a apt hasbeen created.-no application or permit on file a.t.0.1.remedy:comply
Jun 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to obtain a permitper viol # 34623221x in that an illegal class "a" apt has been erectedin the cellar. no record of filing noted in the dob records. remedy: c
Nov 29, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ commissioners order to correct vio#34623221x forwork w/o permit at cellar built at illegal class a apt. no records of correction. remedy: comply w/ comms order & obtain permit.
May 29, 2008 · Penalty $1,500
Active
Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected and plumbing lines installed creating a class a apt said apt consist of at least 2 beds 3pc bathroom
Jan 7, 2008 · Penalty $800
Active
Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families note at cellar level of above premises full height partition walls were erected and plumbing lines installed
Jan 7, 2008 · Penalty $3,050
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
Electric
No lighting
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Cooking gas
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Cabinet
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Door
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Mold
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Doors
Nov 1, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 1, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 1, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 1R
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: 3,362 ft²
Lot area: 3,315 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 317
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 4692 / 38
Assessed value: $209,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #302514, last renewed May 22, 2011.

Questions about 488 East 96 Street

Who owns 488 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eric Spaulding.

Does 488 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.

Is 488 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 488 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 488 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.