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291 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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DOB Complaints
18
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 291 Essex Street

This four-story, 12-unit building at 291 Essex Street in East New York, owned by Rita Zimmer, was constructed in 1930 and has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concern around heating and pest control. In December 2024/January 2025, there was a significant cluster of complaints and violations related to heat and hot water outages throughout the building and in individual apartments, with multiple emergency service requests recorded.

The building has also faced persistent pest issues, with the most recent inspection in December 2024 documenting roach infestations in Apartment B1, along with several structural and maintenance violations including problems with the bathroom ceiling, lighting, ventilation, hot water supply, and water leaks. The property has an established history of heating system problems, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations from December 2024 through January 2025, as well as previous issues documented in 2021 and 2022. While the building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance through 2024, consistently indicating zero infested units, the rodent situation appears to be more problematic, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity and bait application.

The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with some violations remaining open as of the last inspection in December 2024. Historical records from 2012, 2018, and 2021 show varying outcomes for rodent inspections, suggesting an ongoing challenge with vermin control. The frequency and nature of recent heating system complaints, along with the documented pest issues, suggest continued monitoring of building conditions may be warranted.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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291 Essex Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East New York.

Building Characteristics

Total units 12
Year built 1930
Total area 12240 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
18
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 291 Essex St, New York, NY 11208
  • 297 Rear Essex St, New York, NY 11208
  • 291 Rear Essex St, New York, NY 11208

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291 Essex Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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291 Essex Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 291 Essex Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-01-142025-01-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-01-19Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-01-19Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-01-19Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-112025-01-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 291 Essex Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-05COpenNoneB1HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-05BOpenNoneB1§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-05BOpenNoneB1§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES ... IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-05BOpenNoneB1§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-05BOpenNoneB1§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 291 Essex Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-16 08:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-16 08:34UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-16 08:29HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-14 23:13HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-12 17:27HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 291 Essex Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 291 Essex Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 291 Essex Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 291 Essex Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-07-300002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-07-120002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 291 Essex Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-01BAITBait applied
2025-05-05ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-09InitialRat Activity
2018-08-03CompliancePassed
2018-06-20InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 291 Essex Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 291 Essex Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 291 Essex Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 291 Essex Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 291 Essex Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 291 Essex Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 291 Essex Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 291 Essex Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 291 Essex Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 291 Essex Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 291 Essex Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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