Brooklyn · Block 1579 · Lot 12 · 11206

296 Ellery Street

3 floors · 6 apartments · 4,564 sq ft · built 1931 · class C2 · owner of record: Star 296 Corp

33open violations
$1,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 84 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 799 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1) · $1,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 10, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND/OR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS. PARTITION ERECTED CREATING A HALF BATHROOM COMPLETE WITH WASH BASIN AND WATER CLOSET AT CELLAR. NO VACATE WARRANTED. REMED
#35485011L
Feb 16, 2027
PENDING
$1,250
DOB (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#09802
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#08747
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#13901
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#34240
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#13844
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#34918
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#11853
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#06943
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
HPD (16) · C 2 · B 12 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 31, 2018I§ 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE ORDER 146134 CELLAR—
Oct 31, 2018I§ 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS VACATE ORDER 146134 FOR CELLAR—
Dec 4, 2025B§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WASH BASIN AND WATER CLOSET AT CELLARJan 8, 2026
Nov 25, 2025B§ 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WASH BASIN AND WATER CLOSET AT BASEMENTDec 30, 2025
Oct 25, 2023BApt 3R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 6 SQ FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15982234 ISSUED 15-MAY-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §Nov 29, 2023
Oct 25, 2023BApt 3R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 4 SQUARE FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15982233 ISSUED 15-MAY-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CNov 29, 2023
May 29, 2020BApt 3R · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJul 3, 2020
Sep 18, 2019BApt 3R · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT THE SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 23, 2019
Sep 18, 2019BApt 2L · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHOct 23, 2019
Sep 18, 2019BApt 1L · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHOct 23, 2019
Sep 18, 2019BApt 3R · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 23, 2019
Sep 18, 2019BApt 3L · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHOct 23, 2019
Sep 18, 2019BApt 1R · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHOct 23, 2019
Aug 21, 2019CApt 3L · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHSep 11, 2019
May 21, 2019CApt 2L · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHJun 11, 2019
Mar 13, 2019BApt 2L · § 27-2032, 2034 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ILLEGAL SPACE AND/OR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE FILED FOR & APPROVED HEATER WHICH OBTAINS COMBUSTION AIR DIRECTLY FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING OR APPROVED CENTRAL SYSTEM INSIDE THE CLOSET AT NORTH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STApr 17, 2019

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City records as of Oct 24, 2026, 12:20 PM ET. BBL 3015790012.

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