596 East 81 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07959-0090Map
Owner of record: Nelson Daniel
596 East 81 Street is a two-family home built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Nelson Daniel. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 13 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 13
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 8, 2019
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.
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections the wash basin ,shower stall and water closet at bathroom at north at cellar
Jul 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at north at cellar
Jul 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections the wash basin ,shower stall and water closet at bathroom at cellar at northwest
Jul 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at cellar at northwest
Jul 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jul 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records, partitions erected creating illegal class 'a' apt @ cellar north. unlawful gas range & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present completed w/ s
Jul 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. partitions erected creating illegal class 'a' apt & cellar northwest. unlawful gas range & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom completed w/ showe
Jul 11, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Sprinkler
Aug 7, 2017 · Apt CELLAR
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 7, 2017 · Apt CELLAR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,034 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,825 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 7959 / 90
- Assessed value
- $58,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 596 East 81 Street
Who owns 596 East 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nelson Daniel.
Does 596 East 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 596 East 81 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 596 East 81 Street built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 596 East 81 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.