636 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04755-0066Map
Owner of record: Muritala, Abdul
636 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Muritala, Abdul. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 131
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 84
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 131
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage condition at east yard yard
Jun 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule , 1st story
Jun 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
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
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the foyer , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · 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 west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · 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, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire stopping material at ceiling at staircase leading to cellar. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bike and household items. at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding at the third story balcony, north stack at building front. at fire escape
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at north east corner at facade at front. yard, 1st story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof at bulkhead (hinges) at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
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 in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections shower stall and water closet at cellar
Sep 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door at cellar
Sep 30, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape window in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 14, 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
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak from ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell-buzzer/intercom system. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ( 10 square feet) at ceiling located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ; the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #35175848j issued on 7/13/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document filed for work w/o a permit. rem
Sep 10, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note at the time of inspection the cellar of a legal 6 unit apt was converted to 2 additional apts w/the erection of fullhigh partitions. creating bedrooms 2 3pc bathrooms & kitchen facilitie
Jul 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection &certification by dob.on 7/13/16 @approx 9am i observed in the cellar newly installed gas piping &fittings along w.an active gas stove.no inspections or test were perfo
Jul 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.on 7/13/16 @approx 9am i observed in the cellar newly installed 3pb bathroom,an active gas stove &new gas piping &fittings.no permit was issued as per dob records.utility company &dob construc
Jul 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-118.2 residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved # of families. note: at the time of inspection the cellar of a legal 3 sty 6 a units apt bldg was converted to accommod
Jul 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.on 7/13/16@approx 9am i observed in the cellar newly installed gas piping w/s piping&fittings no inspections or test were performed under dob records.*pictu
Jul 13, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 26, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 25, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 25, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 12, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
May 12, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,575 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4755 / 66
- Assessed value
- $346,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310852, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 636 East 96 Street
Who owns 636 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Muritala, Abdul.
Does 636 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.
Is 636 East 96 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 636 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 636 East 96 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.