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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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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  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet east wall 2nd room from front east 1 sty apt

    Dec 16, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty apt 1

    Dec 16, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty apt 1

    Dec 16, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty apt 1

    Apr 12, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash north window rear wall 1 sty rear bldg

    Sep 24, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Regrade with the proper slope to existing drain the surface concrete pavement center south yard

    Sep 24, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt o1 kitchen and bathroom.

    Dec 27, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.