581 East 26 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-05226-0006Map
Owner of record: Elaine M Edwards
581 East 26 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 2 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Elaine M Edwards. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 33 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 37
- 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 18, 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 - 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
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 17, 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
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- 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 - 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
Open — Info 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 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 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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet east wall 2nd room from front east 1 sty apt
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or broken plaster ceiling northwest room 1 sty apt 1 wright no phone er120465
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or broken plaster south wall private hall 1 sty apt 1 er1 20465
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty apt 1
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty apt 1
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling northwest room 1 sty apt 1
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling thru out 1 sty apt 1
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint at steam riser center room 1 sty apt 1 wright 859 8475 er1 97011677
Apr 12, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling center room 1 sty apt 1
Apr 12, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty apt 1
Apr 12, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing section of acoustical tile ceiling center room 1 sty apt 1
Apr 12, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustical tile ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1
Apr 12, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the 100 watts rear yard
Sep 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide properly trapped, sewer connected, rain leader so as to provide proper drainage and file an application for approval before doing the work south and rear yard 1 sty bldg
Sep 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition erected of plywood and wood studs creating rooms center cellar
Sep 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash north window rear wall 1 sty rear bldg
Sep 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Regrade with the proper slope to existing drain the surface concrete pavement center south yard
Sep 24, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt o1 kitchen and bathroom.
Dec 27, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 frame missing.
Jan 23, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes rear south & north all stys.
Jan 23, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling cellar thru out.
Jan 23, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall defect noted at exposure #2 soffit broken away from building full onto side yard of adjoining property appx 25'l section broke off in disrepair rem; immediately make safe
Aug 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or dob records dob records indicates premises to be a 3family & garage garage storage now garage converted into a church w/ alter pew et c st catherin
Aug 17, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the department.noted:prior ecb #34528143y is in default.no filings or permits on the dob records.remedy:comply w/an order of the department.
Jan 5, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Active - Hazardous
Access denied. violation written based upon no records of correction. no permit for alteration for the attic level on record. remedy: comply w/ commissioner order & contact boro office for re-inspection.
Aug 12, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: partitions erected in cellar of premises to create separate rooms (2) plus full 3 pc. bathroom. kitchen area gas line exist (no stove observed. extension being erected in garage o
Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept. records indicate premise is a co-walk up with one (1) car garage. premises now converted with two (2) bedrooms in cellar. garage occupied as a church, alter,
Jan 13, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Work w/out a permit.hazardous-noted attic illegally altered creating 3 pc bathroom,kitchen with gas stove/residential sink, 2 furnished bedrooms.remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore premises to prior
Aug 19, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- General
Mold
Sep 2, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 2, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 5,128 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5226 / 6
- Assessed value
- $140,580
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318715, last renewed Nov 26, 2019.
Questions about 581 East 26 Street
Who owns 581 East 26 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elaine M Edwards.
Does 581 East 26 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 581 East 26 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 581 East 26 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 581 East 26 Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.