NYC Building Report

Brooklyn Cypress Hills

121 Essex Street, Brooklyn

HPD violations

Housing Maintenance Code violations are filed by tax lot (BBL 3-03928-0004), so they can include other buildings on the same lot.

50 records

Date Class Status Apartment Summary
Nov 24, 2025 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 3, 2024 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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.
Jul 2, 2024 B FIRST NO ACCESS TO RE- INSPECT VIOLATION 1FLOOR § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17091620 ISSUED 02-JUL-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 2, 2024 B NOV SENT OUT 1FLOOR § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 2, 2024 A VIOLATION CLOSED 1FLOOR § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 2, 2024 C NOV SENT OUT 1FLOOR § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jul 2, 2024 C NOTICE OF ISSUANCE SENT TO TENANT 1FLOOR § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQ FT AT CEILING , SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AT UPPER LEVEL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FLOOR, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 7, 2024 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WATER CLOSET, WASH BASEIN,BATHTUB AT BASEMENT
Jun 7, 2024 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 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 AT BASEMENT
Jun 7, 2024 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 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 WOOD STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO 1 ST STORY AT REAR YARD
Jun 7, 2024 A NOV SENT OUT Not available § 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 BREECHING BASEMENT FLOOR TO CELLAR
Jun 7, 2024 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BATHTUB, WASHBASIN,WATER CLOSET AT CELLAR
Nov 28, 2023 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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, 2018 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 23, 2017 C NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINER LOCK AT GATE TO APARTMENT AT BASEMENT
Dec 28, 2016 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES ... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Dec 28, 2016 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Mar 19, 2015 B VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Mar 19, 2015 B VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Feb 20, 2015 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Feb 20, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 20, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 20, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 20, 2015 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 14, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED A1 § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY
Feb 14, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED A1 § 27-2028, 2032 ADMIN.CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A1, 1st STORY
Feb 14, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Feb 14, 2015 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ELECTRICITY SERVICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH SOUTH WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Jan 23, 2015 B VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET ...... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT CEILING AT CELLAR REAR AT CELLAR
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2FL § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES ....... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2FL § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Jan 23, 2015 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2FL § 27-2028, 2032 ADMIN.CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
Oct 6, 2014 B VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY
Oct 6, 2014 B VIOLATION CLOSED 2 § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY
Jan 8, 2014 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Jan 8, 2014 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Jan 8, 2014 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD RUNNING FROM 2ND STORY APT TO IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Jan 8, 2014 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Dec 11, 2013 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Dec 11, 2013 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1 § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Dec 11, 2013 B NOT COMPLIED WITH Not available § 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR (60 WATTS) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Dec 11, 2013 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 1 § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Apr 5, 2013 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL (60 WATTS) , 2nd STORY
Apr 5, 2013 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
Mar 6, 2013 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
Mar 6, 2013 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2 § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY