494 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04692-0040Map
Owner of record: 494 E 96 Bh 26 LLC
494 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 494 E 96 Bh 26 LLC. HPD has recorded 170 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 170
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 194
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 · 170
- 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
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.
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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide wire glass panels at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2020
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.
Apr 20, 2020
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
Apr 20, 2020
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2020
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2020
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
Apr 20, 2020
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2020
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
Apr 13, 2020
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
Apr 13, 2020
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
Apr 13, 2020
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
Apr 13, 2020
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
Apr 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all stories at public hall
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 6, 2020 · 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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
Open — 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, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deefective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 1R
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 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 1R
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
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
Mar 13, 2020
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
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..fire door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
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
Mar 13, 2020
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
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panel installed at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at lighting fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 13, 2020 · 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no cold water supply at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no hot water supply at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34955111x issued on 5/25/12 for work w/o a permit erected partition walls creating 6rooms and installed 3pc btrm and gas line at the cellar lvl no record of
Sep 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34955111x issued on 5.25.12 for work w/o permit - cellar partitions, gas & plumbing lines. remedy: comply w/code.
Jul 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob's records indicate premises to be legally approved for 4 families, 1st & 2nd flrs. now premises converted to 8
May 25, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted @ cellar level created full height partitionsfor 6 rooms. installed water/waste line for a 3 pc bathroom (toilet,sink,tub/shower) & residential kitchen sink. installed gas line for gas
May 25, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: work noted: 3 piece bathroom sink & 3 rooms noted with partition wall. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use for condition
Sep 8, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 1REAR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 1REAR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 13, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 12, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 12, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 12, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | $978,738 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,362 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4692 / 40
- Assessed value
- $209,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335144, last renewed Dec 23, 2015.
Questions about 494 East 96 Street
Who owns 494 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 494 E 96 Bh 26 LLC.
Does 494 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 170 housing violations at this property.
Is 494 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 494 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 494 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.