NY Property Records

178 Essex Street
Brooklyn · Kings County · 11208

01 · 1–2 FamilySold $823,000 · Apr 2021 ↗
Owner of record
OwnerEspinal, Amarilis
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$7,080
Total assessed$74,940
Est. annual tax$3,367 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleFrame
Year built1901
Living area1,386 sq ft
Lot
Size0.03 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth22 × 64 ft
Lot sq ft1,408
Zoning
DistrictR5B
FAR1.5 built · 1.5 max residential · 2.0 max facility
Zoning map17c
Recorded documents · 30
POWER OF ATTORNEY Apr 30, 2021
party one Braginsky, Viktoriya
party two Shiryak, Alexander
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DEED $823,000 Apr 30, 2021
grantor/seller Braginsky, Alexander; Braginsky, Viktoriya
grantee/buyer Espinal, Amarilis
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MORTGAGE $808,093 Apr 30, 2021
mortgagor/borrower Espinal, Amarilis
mortgagee/lender Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc; Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc
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POWER OF ATTORNEY Apr 30, 2021
party one Braginsky, Alexander
party two Shiryak, Alexander
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Apr 27, 2021
mortgager/borrower Braginsky, Alexander; Braginsky, Viktoriya
mortgagee/lender Luxury Mortgage Corp.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Dec 21, 2015
mortgager/borrower Schwartz, Michael V
mortgagee/lender Ocwen Loan Servicing
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DEED $637,000 Dec 10, 2015
grantor/seller Venetian Homes Ny Ltd
grantee/buyer Braginsky, Alexander; Braginsky, Viktoriya
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MORTGAGE $509,600 Dec 10, 2015
mortgagor/borrower Braginsky, Alexander; Braginsky, Viktoriya
mortgagee/lender Luxury Mortgage Corp.; Mers, Inc.
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DEED $285,000 Jun 29, 2015
grantor/seller Schwartz, Michael V
grantee/buyer Venetian Homes Ny Ltd
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Nov 21, 2013
assignor/old lender Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Attorney In Fact; Onewest Bank Fsb
assignee/new lender Mers; Onewest Bank Fsb
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MORTGAGE $5,919 Nov 21, 2013
mortgagor/borrower Schwartz, Michael V
mortgagee/lender Mers; Onewest Bank Fsb
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AGREEMENT $265,500 Nov 21, 2013
party 1 Schwartz, Michael V
party 2 Mers; Onewest Bank Fsb
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Oct 30, 2013
assignor/old lender Onewest Bank, Fsb
assignee/new lender Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jun 8, 2010
assignor/old lender Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
assignee/new lender Onewest Bank, Fsb
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Jun 3, 2008
mortgager/borrower Home Rehab & Development, Inc.
mortgagee/lender Somekh, Nissim
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Jun 3, 2005
mortgager/borrower Schwartz, Michael V
mortgagee/lender The New York Mortgage Company, LLC.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jun 3, 2005
assignor/old lender The New York Mortgage Company, LLC
assignee/new lender Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 27, 2004
assignor/old lender The New York Mortgage Company, LLC
assignee/new lender Indymac Savings Bank, Fsb
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MORTGAGE $303,200 Feb 18, 2004
mortgagor/borrower Schwartz, Michael V
mortgagee/lender The New York Mortgage Company, LLC
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MORTGAGE $74,950 Feb 18, 2004
mortgagor/borrower Schwartz, Michael V
mortgagee/lender The New York Mortgage Company, LLC
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DEED $379,000 Feb 18, 2004
grantor/seller Home Rehab & Development, Inc.
grantee/buyer Schwartz, Michael V
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MORTGAGE $200,000 Sep 11, 2003
mortgagor/borrower Home Rehab & Development Inc.
mortgagee/lender Somekh, Nissim
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DEED $210,500 Sep 11, 2003
grantor/seller Purpleheart Realty Corp.
grantee/buyer Home Rehab & Development Inc.
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DEED $108,000 Mar 24, 2003
grantor/seller Devito, Rocco
grantee/buyer Purpleheart Realty Corp.
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DEED Mar 13, 1969
grantor/seller Devito Carmella; Devito Frank
grantee/buyer Devito Rocco
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DEED Mar 24, 1967
grantor/seller Keck Helen
grantee/buyer Devito Carmella; Devito Frank
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RELEASE OF ESTATE TAX LIEN Mar 24, 1967
decedent Brown James Henry Decd
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RELEASE OF ESTATE TAX LIEN Mar 24, 1967
decedent Brown William Decd
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DEED Jan 23, 1967
grantor/seller Brown Elsie; Brown Helen +6
grantee/buyer Keck Helen
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LEASE Jul 8, 1966
lessor/landlord Angelone Joseph
lessee/tenant Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co Inc
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DOB violations — total 1 · open 0 · dismissed 1
C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Oct 5, 2001
ECB
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DOB complaints — total 7 · open 0 · closed 7
Curb cut/driveway/carport – illegal Closed Feb 19, 2017
Complaint 3592295
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SRO – illegal work/change of use or occupancy Closed Jul 6, 2011
Complaint 3383041
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Jun 23, 2011
Complaint 3381808
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SRO – illegal work/change of use or occupancy Closed Jun 15, 2011
Complaint 3380888
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Jun 2, 2011
Complaint 3379507
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Illegal conversion Closed Jun 2, 2011
Complaint 3379508
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Failure to maintain Closed May 29, 2001
Complaint 3089761
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HPD violations — total 53 · open 0 · closed 53
C · Immediately hazardous Closed Jan 16, 2014
SECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Jan 16, 2014
SECTION 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Jan 16, 2014
SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Jun 29, 2011
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Jun 29, 2011
SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN T
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B · Hazardous Closed Jan 9, 2006
SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN T
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN IN WASTELINE BATHTUB BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2 ER-1
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER WASHBASIN 2ND STORY APT. 2 ER-1
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR UNKEYED SOUTH WALL & CEILING 1 & 2 STORY PUBLIC HALL E
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CERAMIC WALL TILES BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE LOWER SASH WINDOW FRONT ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS NORTHEAST ROOM & KITCHEN 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING TILES NORTHWEST ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE SOUTHWEST ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE KITCHEN SINK 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF WASHING MACHINE, ETC. 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL
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A · Non-hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT 2ND STORY APT. 2
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A · Non-hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT UPPER SASH WINDOW KITCHEN 2ND STORY APT. 2
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES , 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, SOUTHWEST ROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTELINE BATHTUB BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE WASHBASIN BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE LOWER SASH WINDOW, NORTHWEST & SOUTHWEST ROOMS, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR NORTHWEST ROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS NORTHWEST ROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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B · Hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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A · Non-hazardous Closed May 12, 2004
SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING KITCHEN, 2ND STORY APT. 2.
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Oct 31, 2002
§ 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS APPLIANCE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Oct 31, 2002
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FLUE PIPE FOR HEAT AND HOT WATER BOILERS AT BOILER ROOM, BASEMENT
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Oct 31, 2002
§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Oct 13, 2002
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LANDING, CONCRETE AND BRICKS AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR YARD
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B · Hazardous Closed Oct 13, 2002
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE METAL HAND RAILS, AT CONCRETE AND BRICK STAIRS BUILDING ENTRANCE
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Sep 16, 2001
SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Sep 16, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SUBFLOORING IN THE 1st LIVING ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Aug 31, 2001
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET .... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Aug 31, 2001
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASH BASIN BATH ROOM. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1 MID LEVEL, 1st STORY
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1 MID LEVEL, 1
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B · Hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1 MID LEVEL, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALL AND CEILING IN THE CLOSET IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EA
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B · Hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT AP
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B · Hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS ; AT OPEN SPACE, C
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B · Hazardous Closed Jul 5, 2001
SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE ; AT OPE
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISNACE CONSISTING OF RODENTS Rats IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE Warped wood flooring thru-out IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT
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B · Hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE Sheetrock @ South wall in closet IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT
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B · Hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1s
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B · Hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING Wastepiping @ washbasin IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE Door IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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B · Hazardous Closed May 30, 2001
SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF Water damaged ceiling IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
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Deed & identifiers
SBL3039560054
SWIS610100
Parcel ID6101003039560054

Who owns 178 Essex Street?

178 Essex Street, Brooklyn is owned by Espinal, Amarilis per the 2025 NYS assessment roll. It last sold for $823,000 in Apr 2021.
Public record, NYS tax roll 2025. Values are the assessor's, not an appraisal. Provided for informational purposes only — accuracy and completeness are not warranted or guaranteed; verify against official sources before relying on it. Disclaimer · Request redaction

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