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557 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00433-0056Map

Owner of record: Union Residence LLC

557 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Union Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 78 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
78
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
59

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 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 · 78

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage water at basement at public hall

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at north wall inside the closet in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at south wall inside the closet in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidance of fresh rat dropping throughout yard

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling less than 10 sq.ft in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at building exterior east wall , 3rd story

    Feb 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Sep 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front exterior

    Jun 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at building front

    Jun 21, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Apr 12, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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.

    Apr 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household articles on 3rd story balcony, at building front at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt unit2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt UNIT2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ...boiler room door locked at basement

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 ) at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ( notice missing ) at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 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 15, 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 14, 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall wall, west wall, east wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 16, 2012

    V%-dob violation
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Aug 14, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit work noted:total demo of basement level piles of debris all oveer basement level. nnew partitions erected on first fl new wood deck at reat of premises. remedy:stop all work obtain all necessary permits and approvals prior to return to work call d.o.b prior to returning 718-802-3685

    Aug 6, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain

    Jan 1, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 1, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain defecs

    Jan 1, 1998

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection i observed pex piping (plastic tubing) on a water heater suppling tenants in building which is prohibited as per pc 605.4, repair and/or replace

    Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certifice of correction on file for vio#39132129z as of 11/14/25., file a certificate of

    Nov 14, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed vinyl siding missing exp #4 and obstructed fire escape at exposure #1, repair and/replace

    Apr 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure #4 section of vinyl siding missing and hanging over neighboring yard. also at expo#1 fire escape landing obstruc

    Dec 5, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure#2 a section approximately 8'x3' has detached from building., repair and/or replace

    Aug 15, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noticed at time of inspection sws erected at exp1 no permit. permit in system is in process. rmdy: stop all work obtain permit.

    Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:approx 50sft of siding missing on the east ext wall (exp#4).2pcs of siding are hanging loose & may fall on to the adjoining property or may be blown off by

    Sep 22, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob.noted:respondent failed to comply w/ the commissioeners order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert of correction

    Sep 22, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted at 1st fl lvl an opening has been created in exterior bearing wall to access adjacent property 555 unions t opening is appx 3'x8'high this is also a fire rated wall and now

    Jun 20, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that staircase leading from 1st fl to 3rd fl is defective it is pulling away from wall & is dropping rem; make safe immediately make al necessary repairs imm

    Jun 20, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner missing and partially detached signal sidding on the east exp wall 2 partially detached peices of signal are in danger of total & detachment and falling onto pr

    Apr 21, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances noted at the east sectjion of said premise exp2 vinyl siding missing loose and in danger of falling onto adjacent property see photos taken rem: make area side imm

    Apr 10, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:total demo of basement level.piles of debris all over basement level.piles of debris all over basement level.new partitions erected on first floor.new wood desk at rear of premi

    Aug 6, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain : note at rear east wall a large crack extends from ground floor to 2nd floor creating a seperation of foundation and siding note: at 3rd floor facade on east wall the wood facia is missing

    Dec 29, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: (1)fls sagged @ various locations,(2)exterior walls cracked and/or bulged at various locations,(3)roof/ exterior walls @ rear extension show signs of water leakage.

    Jan 1, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt UNITB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt UNITB

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt UNITB

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt FL2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt FL2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 26, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt UNIT2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt UNIT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt UNIT2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 30, 2007 · Apt 1

    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
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,140 ft²
Lot area
2,318 ft²
Zoning
M1-4/R7A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
433 / 56
Assessed value
$1,120,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312049, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.

Questions about 557 Union Street

Who owns 557 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Union Residence LLC.

Does 557 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 78 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 Union 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 557 Union Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 Union 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.