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646 East 96 Street, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

646 EAST 96 STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (2/100)

Year Built: 1940 · Units: 6

646 East 96 Street

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

646 East 96 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn with 6 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 20 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 867 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11236)

10,622 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11236

Bottom tier

Avg score: 93

WorstBest in 11236

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

15Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

46Poor

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

47Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

99Excellent

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

46Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

97Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

40Poor

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 392 violations · Peak: 59 in 2017

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

414

Violations

392

Financial

40

Compliance

11

Legal

9

Inspections

1

Total: 867 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

373

Housing Violations→

(51 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

88.8x neighborhood avg

20

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

66.7x neighborhood avg

17

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

34.0x neighborhood avg

46

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

4.9x neighborhood avg

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1940

Built 86 years ago

↑Improving — 4 violations this year vs 21 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Apr 15, 2019

DTL

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000118824

Jun 5, 2015

Mortgage — $115,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000190304

Aug 20, 2014

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000278034

Nov 14, 2012

Mortgage — $135,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000445440

Nov 14, 2012

Correction of Deed

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000445438

Nov 14, 2012

Deed Transfer — $290,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000445439

Nov 13, 2012

DTL

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000443871

Jan 19, 2011

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000021885

Sep 1, 2010

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2010000296177

Aug 25, 2009

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000271394

Oct 25, 2004

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000659582

Dec 6, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

May 16, 2000

SMIS

Recorded

Jun 29, 1999

TLS

Recorded

Feb 17, 1998

Assignment

Recorded

Feb 17, 1998

Mortgage — $21,996.6

Recorded

Aug 20, 1991

Mortgage — $155,000

Recorded

Aug 20, 1991

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Aug 20, 1991

Mortgage — $13,000

Recorded

Aug 10, 1988

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jun 2, 1986

Mortgage — $65,000

Recorded

Jun 2, 1986

Assignment

Recorded

Mar 18, 1986

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Oct 9, 1985

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jul 12, 2017

Comprehensive — 646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATE LLC,AKIVA KOHN

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 12, 2017

Dec 1, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — 646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATE LLC,AKIVA KOHN

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 1, 2015

Dec 23, 2014

Comprehensive — 646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATE LLC,AKIVA KOHN

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 23, 2014

Jan 29, 2013

Tenant Action — 646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 29, 2013

May 29, 2012

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ERIC REEPS,KR MANAGEMENT, LLC,MALCO REAL ESTATE, INC.,RICH LYNCH

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 29, 2012

Apr 16, 2012

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — MALCO REAL

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 16, 2012

Dec 7, 2011

Tenant Action — NATIONAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 7, 2011

Oct 31, 2005

Tenant Action — KR MANAGEMENT LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 31, 2005

Aug 12, 2005

Tenant Action — KR MANAGEMENT LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 12, 2005

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

Jul 16, 2025• 9 months ago

CLOSE

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 8J)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 8J

Space Type: COURTYARD

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jul 7, 2025

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Jul 16, 2025• 9 months ago

CLOSE

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 8J)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 8J

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jul 7, 2025

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Housing Violation

Jul 12, 2025• 10 months ago

OPEN

Class B (Hazardous): § 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.

Class: B

Floor: 0

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jul 16, 2025

Cure By Date: Aug 20, 2025

Status Date: Jul 16, 2025

Low Priority (2)

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 5 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 12300

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00037927

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Housing Violation

Jun 9, 2025• 11 months ago

OPEN

Class A / I: (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.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jun 9, 2025

Cure By Date: Sep 12, 2025

Status Date: Jun 9, 2025

Informational (5)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATES LLC

Year Built: 1,940

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 5,560 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $346,950

Market Value: $771,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATES LLC

Year Built: 1,940

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 5,560 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $311,400

Market Value: $692,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

646 EAST 96 STREET ASSOCIATES LLC

Year Built: 1,940

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 5,560 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $311,400

Market Value: $692,000

Rent Stabilized

Oct 17, 2025• 6 months ago

Registered

Rent stabilization registration

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026

Registration

Oct 17, 2025• 6 months ago

Registered

HPD registration filed

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Oct 17, 2025

Other Events (10)

Housing Violation

May 4, 2026• 7 days ago

Class A / I: (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.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 4, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 7, 2026

Status Date: May 4, 2026

Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 2, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: HOLE IN WALKING AREA

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 2, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: OTHER

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 2, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: MICE

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jul 7, 2025• 10 months ago

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Resolution Description: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t

Closed Date: Jul 16, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jul 7, 2025• 10 months ago

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: MICE

Resolution Description: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: Jul 16, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 8, 2025• 11 months ago

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and took action to fix the condition.

Closed Date: Jun 8, 2025

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1940

Total Units

6

Residential Units

6

Building Class

C2

Location

BBL

3047550069

Zipcode

11236

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