549 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04717-0021Map
Owner of record: Donald Trench Irrevocable Living Trust
549 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Donald Trench Irrevocable Living Trust. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 6 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 53
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 · 21
- 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
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 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 10, 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.
Mar 22, 2023
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
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.
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
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
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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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2008
Open — Nov certified late - 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, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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, west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit remedy; stop all work, make site safe, if possible obtain all permits or restore to legal condition
Jun 30, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to file a cert of correction for nov#34739163l pursuant 28-204.2 rem: file a cert
Nov 18, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records note @ bsmt lvl 2single rms were occupied at time of insp w/ no second means of egress steel bilco doors block the rear exit there is also two 3pc btr
Jun 30, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 10, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - General
Windows
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4717 / 21
- Assessed value
- $204,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329549, last renewed Dec 30, 2025.
Questions about 549 East 96 Street
Who owns 549 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Donald Trench Irrevocable Living Trust.
Does 549 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 549 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 549 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 549 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.