56 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00242-0024Map
Owner of record: 56 Pierrepont Owner LLC
56 Pierrepont Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1840 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 56 Pierrepont Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 138 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 138
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 564
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 138
- ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposeed electric wire at ceiling in the vestibile enrtance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling in the vestibile at public hall, 1st story
Oct 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north window frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at north window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash at north window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane in upper sash sash at north window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot lights at gas range in the kitchenette located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window frame in 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the north riser in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps for electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items located at public hall, 4th story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 registration statement is filed.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window pane at lower sash. 2nd window at east wall in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide escutcheon plate at heat riser in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/ bell buzzer system located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrock at ceiling at basement
Jul 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire area at basement
Jul 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles , in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and west walls at shower stall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective { inoperative } ceiling light fixture at basement at public hall
Nov 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following : 100 watts incandescent or equivalent required
Mar 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 8, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Nov 8, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed on 1st floor, drop-down metal suspended ceilings. no details shown on drawings for this scope of work. work contrary to plans. this is an immediate hazard because all construction work must be pr
Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi, observed in cellar and subcellar, open ceilings with new joists, cut joists and new sistered joists. joists missing hangars and not properly supported. no structural plans and no details for this scope of
Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi, observed dust on hand railings and stairs again observed (01/16/25). respondent has failed to contain dust and comply with tpp. workers must clean and leave premises free of dust which may contain lead. t
Feb 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi of active alt jobsite at occupied multiple dwelling, observed a failure to properly post active tpp(tpp-b00982183-i1-01) notice at occupied 2nd flr common area corridor or staircase while active constructi
Jan 16, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Active alt jobsite observed entire ceiling of 1st flr-unit 1 exposed to framing no sheetrock in place. firestopping removed directly beneath adjacent occupied 2nd flr apts, unit 2&3, creating potential hazard o
Jan 16, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with active tpp fire safety & health requirement sections: 1st flr ceiling firestopping removed beneath occupied 2nd flr units. excessive amounts of dust/dirt throughout common areas. work are
Jan 16, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Ecb issue for failure to comply with a ttp under active permit # b00982183-11-gc, provide adequate tenant protection. comply with code; comply with ttp/ clean all excessive dust
Jun 4, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply with an order of the commissioner note respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34695142k installed new electrical 8 plmbg system & new bearing wall on
Mar 18, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. note : respondent failed to correct the condition cited in nov # 34695142k. installed new electrical & plumbing systems & a new bearing wall on the 2st fl w/o
Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob note:res failed to correct the viol condition & file a cofc pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#34695142k.rem:file cofc
Oct 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comm order to obtain a permit per violation 34695142k for installing new bearing electrical & plumbing work done w/o a permit rem: correct violation 34695142k
May 29, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted: upon inspection at 1flr apt new bearing installed. new electrical and plumbing no permits as per dob records. stop all work. remedy: obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal
Nov 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plan at premises at time of inspection note construction work such as wood & metal framing plumbing electrical sheetrock and removed fire stoppijng done in apartment #15 with permit
Jan 18, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit work noted top floor front erected a new bathroom erected interior wall partition demo ceiling stop all work remedy:obt ain a permit make site safe immediately call this office before starti
Jul 28, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building. defect is: brick wall cracked and buldging martorjoints loose, missing and falling unto rear yard ofadjoining premises close to rear exit, area of defects at west rear
Apr 9, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 7
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1840
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 8,086 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 242 / 24
- Assessed value
- $474,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #306053, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.
Questions about 56 Pierrepont Street
Who owns 56 Pierrepont Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 56 Pierrepont Owner LLC.
Does 56 Pierrepont Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 138 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Pierrepont Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 Pierrepont Street built?
City records list 1840 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Pierrepont Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.