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56 Joralemon Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00260-0024Map

Owner of record: Sherwani, Yusuf Ali Islam

56 Joralemon Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1849 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sherwani, Yusuf Ali Islam. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 11 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • A

    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
  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard at fire escape

    Mar 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear yard at fire escape

    Mar 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 10, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 & 3 stys rear.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of skylight over 3 sty public hall sealed with wood.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel walls basement public hall.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 3 sty apt bathroom.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage household items cellar thru out.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 & 2 stys public halls & basement.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open cockloft 3 sty public hall scuttle.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrails 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide notice to dob prior to use/install "c" hooks in connection w/ suspended scaffold.

    Oct 20, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1849
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
1,497 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
260 / 24
Assessed value
$697,050
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #344951, last renewed Dec 30, 2024.

Questions about 56 Joralemon Street

Who owns 56 Joralemon Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sherwani, Yusuf Ali Islam.

Does 56 Joralemon Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 56 Joralemon Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 56 Joralemon Street built?

City records list 1849 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56 Joralemon 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.