Brooklyn · Block 5226 · Lot 6 · 11210

581 East 26 Street

2.75 floors · 2 apartments · 5,128 sq ft · built 1910 · class S2 · owner of record: Elaine M Edwards

38open violations
$2,500ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
Overdueto Annual property registration

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
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 2020-11-01
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 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
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 14 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 411 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5) · $2,500 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 5, 2007Unknown Hazardous
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT.NOTED:PRIOR ECB #34528143Y IS IN DEFAULT.NO FILINGS OR PERMITS ON THE DOB RECORDS.REMEDY:COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT.
#34556427Y
Feb 26, 2007
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 12, 2006Unknown Hazardous
ACCESS DENIED. VIOLATION WRITTEN BASED UPON NO RECORDS OF CORRECTION. NO PERMIT FOR ALTERATION FOR THE ATTIC LEVEL ON RECORD. REMEDY: COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER ORDER & CONTACT BORO OFFICE FOR RE-INSPECTION.
#34528143Y
Aug 27, 2007
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 13, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: PARTITIONS ERECTED IN CELLAR OF PREMISES TO CREATE SEPARATE ROOMS (2) PLUS FULL 3 PC. BATHROOM. KITCHEN AREA GAS LINE EXIST (NO STOVE OBSERVED. EXTENSION BEING ERECTED IN GARAGE O
#34507842K
Feb 27, 2006
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 13, 2006Construction Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BLDG DEPT. RECORDS INDICATE PREMISE IS A CO-WALK UP WITH ONE (1) CAR GARAGE. PREMISES NOW CONVERTED WITH TWO (2) BEDROOMS IN CELLAR. GARAGE OCCUPIED AS A CHURCH, ALTER,
#34507844Y
Feb 27, 2006
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Aug 19, 2004Construction Hazardous
WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.HAZARDOUS-NOTED ATTIC ILLEGALLY ALTERED CREATING 3 PC BATHROOM,KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE/RESIDENTIAL SINK, 2 FURNISHED BEDROOMS.REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR
#34450371Z
Oct 4, 2004
DEFAULT
$2,500
DOB (0)

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DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (33) · C 5 · B 7 · A 15
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Apr 8, 2021I§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 R—
Nov 17, 2023I§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 R—
Nov 26, 2024I§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 R—
Nov 18, 2025I§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 R—
Nov 7, 2022I§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 R—
Feb 24, 2022I§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 R—
May 4, 2026A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Aug 7, 2026
Jun 9, 2025A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Sep 12, 2025
Apr 9, 2024A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jul 13, 2024
Mar 22, 2023A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jun 25, 2023
Feb 24, 2022A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.May 30, 2022
Apr 8, 2021A(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.Jul 12, 2021
Jul 8, 2008AD26-12.03 ADM CODE PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAMES AND SASHES REAR SOUTH & NORTH ALL STYS.Oct 11, 2008
Jul 8, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Oct 11, 2008
Jul 8, 2008ASECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING.Oct 11, 2008
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LIGHT OR LIGHTS OF AT LEAST 100 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT EACH, TO LIGHT ADEQUATELY FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE THE 100 WATTS REAR YARDNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2027 ADM CODE PROVIDE PROPERLY TRAPPED, SEWER CONNECTED, RAIN LEADER SO AS TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND FILE AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING THE WORK SOUTH AND REAR YARD 1 STY BLDGNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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 PARTITION ERECTED OF PLYWOOD AND WOOD STUDS CREATING ROOMS CENTER CELLARNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2027 ADM CODE REGRADE WITH THE PROPER SLOPE TO EXISTING DRAIN THE SURFACE CONCRETE PAVEMENT CENTER SOUTH YARDNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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 SUSPENDED CEILING THRU OUT 1 STY APT 1Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS THRU OUT 1 STY APT 1Nov 24, 2006
Jan 12, 1999BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING NORTHWEST ROOM 1 STY APT 1Mar 1, 1999
Jan 12, 1999BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL OUTLET EAST WALL 2ND ROOM FROM FRONT EAST 1 STY APTMar 1, 1999
Jan 12, 1999BSECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 1 STY APT 1Mar 1, 1999
Jan 12, 1999CSECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR BROKEN PLASTER SOUTH WALL PRIVATE HALL 1 STY APT 1 ER1 20465Feb 1, 1999
Jan 12, 1999CSECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR BROKEN PLASTER CEILING NORTHWEST ROOM 1 STY APT 1 WRIGHT NO PHONE ER120465Feb 1, 1999
Jan 12, 1999BSECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THRU OUT 1 STY APT 1Mar 1, 1999
May 20, 1997CSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING CENTER ROOM 1 STY APT 1Jun 9, 1997
May 20, 1997CSECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AT STEAM RISER CENTER ROOM 1 STY APT 1 WRIGHT 859 8475 ER1 97011677Jun 9, 1997
May 20, 1997BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING SECTION OF ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILING CENTER ROOM 1 STY APT 1Jul 7, 1997
May 20, 1997BSECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 1 STY APT 1Jul 7, 1997
Oct 15, 1991BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH NORTH WINDOW REAR WALL 1 STY REAR BLDGDec 2, 1991
Jan 22, 1991CSECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1 STY APT O1 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM.Feb 11, 1991

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