609 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04756-0031Map
Owner of record: Newball, Ricardo
609 East 96 Street is a two-family home built in 1955 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Newball, Ricardo. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 49
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 41
- 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
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 1stflo, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of electric hot plate use for cooking in illegal rooming unit at 1st room from north at 1st story front
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at sink in illegal rooming unit at 1st room from north at 1st story front
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of community bathroom created and disconnect illegal plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at washbasin, water closet, & shower stall at 1st story front
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at 1st room from north at 1st story front
Feb 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of combustible materials stored at boiler room, 1st story
Feb 10, 2020
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.
Nov 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1
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.
Jan 11, 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.
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for 60 watts bulb at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2016
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 2, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jamb in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at door leading to balcony in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing doors at closets thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 13, 2016 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket on refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 5, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 11, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. observed in boiler room/electrical room,panel circuit breaker boxes w/ covers not in place,exposed live
Dec 3, 2020 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowd by cofo and department of building records.partition erected creating and illegally roomming unit at 1st story front,unlawful hot plate(eletric)and kitchen sink.also full bathr
Feb 22, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. on 10-14-16 at apprx 10:45am i observed on the first floor location of the gas meters newly installed gas piping and fit tings w/o any permits on file. pictures taken.rmdy:obtain all required
Oct 14, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. on 10-14-16 at apprx 10:45am i observed on the first floor a poor and dangerous installation of a flue pipe for a gas hot water heater.having is venting th
Oct 14, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.note:c of o indicate first floor to be occupied with a one family dwelling and a one car garage.now at time of inspection observed garage space
Dec 5, 2015 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. note: at 1st fl at exposure 1 garage door removed &a full height brick wall w/a window illegally erected eliminating garage. remedy: obtain a permit forthwith.
Feb 23, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. note at 1st fl at exposure 1 garage door removed & a full height brick wall w/a window illegally erected eliminating garage,& now garage space being use in
Feb 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2020 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 30, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 21, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | $748,414 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1955
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4756 / 31
- Assessed value
- $39,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816298, last renewed —.
Questions about 609 East 96 Street
Who owns 609 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Newball, Ricardo.
Does 609 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 609 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 609 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1955 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 609 East 96 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.