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Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores
291 ESSEX STREET
BROOKLYN · Cypress Hills · BIN 3327118
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1930Year Built
4Stories
D1Building Class
R6BZoning
12,240 sfGross Floor Area
12Units
Rent Stabilized34 Open Violations ▸FDNY Report ↗
Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores · Owner of record: 291 ESSEX ST LLC · 7,500 sf lot · 1.63 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
ArchitectureStructuralGeneral
Cellar6p · 1 filing · 11 docs
Site & exterior7p · 1 filing · 11 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
HOUSING PLUS607/08/2026
291 ESSEX ST LLC303/22/2026
291 ESSEX STREET LLC C O SHRAGIE203/21/2026
▾Sales History (ACRIS)
DatePriceUnitSeller → Buyer$/sf
02/22/2016$1.5M—— → —$123/sf building
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
ROBERT GOLDBERG209/30/2022
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONSULTANTS203/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
L BACUKU CONSTRUCTION CORGeneral Contractor707/08/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
AKS ARCHITECTURAL & ENGIN1957109/19/2022
Building Lifecycle
All (73)Filed (2)Permit Issued (3)Signed Off (2)Violation (60)Special Inspection (6)
12/01/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
11/29/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
08/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
08/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
08/19/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
06/13/2025
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
01/16/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
01/15/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
01/15/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/05/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/05/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/05/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/05/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/05/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/05/2024
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/14/2023
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
05/25/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Creation of exterior ramp and stair and new door opening for accessibility to accessory community room space in cellar and window as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
B07996961-S1
05/25/2023
Signed off — Alteration
Creation of exterior ramp and stair and new door opening for accessibility to accessory community room space in cellar and window as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
B07996961-I1
05/25/2023
Permit issued — Structural
B07996961-I1-ST
03/31/2023
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
11/07/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
10/28/2022
Permit issued — Construction Fence
B07996961-S1-FN
10/28/2022
Permit issued — General Construction
B07996961-I1-GC
09/30/2022
Filed — Alteration
Creation of exterior ramp and stair and new door opening for accessibility to accessory community room space in cellar and window as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
B07996961-S1
09/19/2022
Filed — Alteration
Creation of exterior ramp and stair and new door opening for accessibility to accessory community room space in cellar and window as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
B07996961-I1
09/08/2022
Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place
Joseph Smerina
09/08/2022
Special inspection requirement — Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildings
REZA KHAMCY
09/08/2022
Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections
Robert Goldberg
09/08/2022
Special inspection requirement — Protection of exposed foundation insulation
Robert Goldberg
09/08/2022
Special inspection requirement — Fenestration areas
Robert Goldberg
08/31/2022
Special inspection requirement — Final
Joseph Smerina
03/10/2022
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
12/20/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
12/20/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
04/20/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
04/20/2021
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
11/06/2019
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
05/20/2019
Violation issued (DOB, open)
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
10/29/2018
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
I
01/16/2018
Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)
09/15/2017
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
12/01/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
09/13/2016
Violation issued (DOB, closed)
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
Latest 60 of 73 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offL BACUKU CONSTRUCTION COR05/25/2023
DOB NOWConstruction FenceSigned-offL BACUKU CONSTRUCTION COR10/28/2022
DOB NOWGeneral ConstructionSigned-offL BACUKU CONSTRUCTION COR10/28/2022
BISPLISSUEDNCA PLUMBING&HEATING LLC05/08/2017
BISBLISSUEDNCA PLUMBING&HEATING LLC03/06/2017
BISBLISSUEDNCA PLUMBING&HEATING LLC01/31/2017
BISPLISSUEDWNW & SONS PLBG & HTG INC08/02/2016
BISSPISSUEDWNW & SONS PLUMBING & HTG08/02/2016
BISPLISSUEDNCA PLUMBING&HEATING LLC03/28/2016
BIS—ISSUEDPOWERFUL ELECTRIC INC03/04/2016
BIS—ISSUEDHILT CONSTRUCTION AND MGMT05/26/2015
BISFPISSUEDNY BUSI FIRE SYSTEM04/26/2005
BISPLISSUEDKISHAN PLUMBING INC02/10/2005
BISOTISSUEDDREAM DEVELOP CORP02/03/2005
Nothing on file for this building.
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 6
DateRequirementInspectorRole
09/08/2022Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceJoseph Smerinaspecial
09/08/2022Structural Stability – Alterations of existing buildingsREZA KHAMCYspecial
09/08/2022Energy Code Compliance InspectionsRobert Goldbergprogress
09/08/2022Protection of exposed foundation insulationRobert Goldbergenergy_progress
09/08/2022Fenestration areasRobert Goldbergenergy_progress
08/31/2022FinalJoseph Smerinaprogress
▾Documents — 125 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings2
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch2
08/28/2026B07996961-I1Request digital key ↗
08/28/2026B07996961-S1Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits26
▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION12
05/15/2018320246523Open ↗
04/16/2018301933184Open ↗
04/16/2018301824051Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN - WORK & PERMITS - SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION7
01/16/2018320246523Open ↗
11/05/2016320246523Open ↗
11/05/2016320246523Open ↗
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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION6
01/31/2017321509033Open ↗
11/10/2016340404208Open ↗
08/02/2016340404208Open ↗
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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: APPLICATION1
09/22/2016320246523Open ↗
▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records3
▸BISADDRESS - NEW HOUSE NUMBER APPROVED2
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
12/07/2010320246523Open ↗
▸BISZONING EXHIBIT III- DESC & OWNERSHIP STMNT1
10/21/2013320246523Open ↗
▸Seals & Professional Certifications20
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION10
05/24/2018320246523Open ↗
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature3
08/25/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature2
08/13/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026B07996961-S1Open ↗
▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2
08/25/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
08/25/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY1
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION1
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT1
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment14
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT6
05/02/2017321509033Open ↗
04/26/2017321509033Open ↗
04/07/2017321509033Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING4
02/27/2018340404208Open ↗
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
01/09/2013320693870Open ↗
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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE3
03/01/2018340404208Open ↗
04/05/2017321509033Open ↗
03/05/2016320246523Open ↗
▸BISDETECTOR:SMOKE-CERT. OF INSTALLATION1
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection4
▸BISSTREET TREE CHECKLIST3
09/14/2017320246523Open ↗
01/09/2013320693870Open ↗
04/02/2012320416288Open ↗
▸BISST-1 Street Tree Checklist1
11/28/2012320416288Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos5
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)2
01/25/2017321509033Open ↗
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'2
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
12/07/2010320246523Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report1
08/13/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance8
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS4
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
01/27/2017321509033Open ↗
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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
07/28/2017321509033Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY1
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
▸BISTR8: Energy Code Progress Inspections1
11/28/2012320416288Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports1
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY1
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs11
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST4
05/29/2018320246523Open ↗
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
03/23/2018340404208Open ↗
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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS3
01/09/2013320693870Open ↗
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
12/07/2010320246523Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE2
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
12/07/2010320246523Open ↗
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION2
03/05/2016320246523Open ↗
06/17/2015320246523Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership10
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT8
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
03/23/2018340404208Open ↗
07/28/2017321509033Open ↗
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▸BISAcord 25 (Acord Certificate of Liability Insurance)1
06/17/2015320246523Open ↗
▸BISPROJECT-SPECIFIC GL INSURANCE1
03/05/2016320246523Open ↗
▸Filing & Intake Forms17
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM7
05/29/2018320246523Open ↗
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
04/16/2018301933184Open ↗
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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION5
05/22/2018320246523Open ↗
05/21/2018320246523Open ↗
03/01/2018340404208Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET4
01/13/2017321509033Open ↗
01/09/2013320693870Open ↗
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET1
07/25/2016340404208Open ↗
▸Other Documents4
▸BISPLOT DIAGRAM3
01/09/2013320693870Open ↗
12/29/2011320416288Open ↗
12/07/2010320246523Open ↗
▸DOB NOWPARTIAL DEMO: 10-DAY Notice1
08/13/2026B07996961-I1Open ↗