1493 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-08280-0034Map
Owner of record: Brown, Joseph
1493 East 96 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brown, Joseph. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 18 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 21
- 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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing leaky air valve at radiator at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing leaky valve at radiator at west wall ( upper level) in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical outlets at north, east and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling, north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system from building entrance in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet wall plate on north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit on south wall closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance on west wall window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash in the bathroom located at apt rearin, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt REARIN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets at all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt rearin, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt REARIN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring balance, window at north, 2nd story in the 3rd room from east located at apt rearin, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt REARIN
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.
Jun 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt privat, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower hinge at the upper cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt privat, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the upper sash window in the 3rd room from east located at apt privat, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical cover plate for electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt privat, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Rca was issued on 01/23/2023 by inspector badge # 1252 for altered/changed building occupied with out a valid c of o . no appointments made to show correction of rca. inspector observed permit #301899042 filed
Feb 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed in the child's bedroom all outlets are not working extension cord from the kitchen stove area is in use to power as temporary power for child's bedroom and knocks are missin
Apr 20, 2023 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt REARBA
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt RAREBA
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 7, 2023 · Apt RAREBA
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2REAR
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 2THEON
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt REARIN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt REARIN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt REARIN
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt REARIN
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - General
Cabinet
May 18, 2022 · Apt APTREA
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 18, 2022 · Apt APTREA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2022 · Apt APTREA
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 18, 2022 · Apt APTREA
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 18, 2022 · Apt APTREA
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 1493
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,004 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,617 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8280 / 34
- Assessed value
- $59,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #823583, last renewed Jan 26, 2023.
Questions about 1493 East 96 Street
Who owns 1493 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown, Joseph.
Does 1493 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 1493 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 1493 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1493 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.