521 East 88 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07967-0026Map
Owner of record: Josephine Pucci
521 East 88 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Josephine Pucci. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 104
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 · 67
- 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 25, 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.
Nov 28, 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 17, 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq. ft. at the east wall, west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood base wash basin cabinet inner and outer surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 4 sq. ft. at the east wall, west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 14405665 issued 24-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 1FL
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 5, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard
Nov 4, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator lower door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain tiles on all stairs building entrance
Sep 2, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Aug 17, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at rear yard
Aug 17, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of odor of sewage comming from cellar in entire apartment 1 fl. in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. yard, section ''at front''
Aug 17, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of odor of sewage comming from cellar in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gaskets at the refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling light fixture in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district.commercial truck motor vehicle w/ no visible license plates &/or expired inspec sticker mounted is parked inside yard of premises.residential district is r4-1.dead storage
Jun 6, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 20, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2020 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 31, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,570 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 7967 / 26
- Assessed value
- $80,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821388, last renewed Oct 29, 2024.
Questions about 521 East 88 Street
Who owns 521 East 88 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Josephine Pucci.
Does 521 East 88 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 East 88 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 521 East 88 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 East 88 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.