555 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00433-0057Map
Owner of record: Union Residence LLC
555 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 61 housing violations here, most recently on September 15, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 93
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at water closet in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft 4 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor sloping in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt baseme, bsmt-apt at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at bsmt-apt b, bsmt-apt at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at base board at north wall approx. 3 sq.ft in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b, bsmt-apt at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around base board molding at east wall approx. 10 sq.ft in the foyer located at bsmt-apt baseme, bsmt-apt at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor sloping in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt baseme, bsmt-apt at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor sloping in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, bsmt-apt at north
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt BASEME
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.
Nov 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since september 27, 2013
Sep 27, 2013
Open — Defect letter issued - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 05/25/2012
May 25, 2012
Open — Defect letter issued - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since date unknown
Feb 20, 2009
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 minimum required
Nov 1, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at front areaway
May 11, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect rotten wood joist at ceiling, center public hall basement sty. at basement
Feb 10, 2006
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalances on both windows in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at window to fireescape in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 4, 2004
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Oct 2, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection water supply line in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 23, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken and loose vinyl floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower north and south windows in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet west wall 2nd room from west and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose and broken vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Dec 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 22, 2017
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 9, 2008
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 2, 2007
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 30, 2006
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit,work noted:section of exterior brick wall at entrance to basement demo,new brick work construction in progress interior partition walls and ceiling demo remedy:stop all work immediately.,make site safe, obtain a permit.call dob@(718/802/3685)prior to returning to work
Nov 3, 2006
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 1
Failure to safeguard site noticed at time of inspection.noticed building construction site not secured and accessible to public.windows not boarded up.basement accessible to public.no workers on site.rem:stop a
Feb 23, 2017
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard site.noticed at time of inspection.noticed bldg construction site not secured and accessible to public.windows not boarded up,basement accessible to public way.no workers on site.rem:stop
Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Contrary to approved documents.noticed at time of inspection.permit for job is for site perperation and interior demo only.work on going on site noticed all new wood framing thru out entire.rem:stop all work an
Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Contrary to approved documents.noted at time of inspection.permit for job is for job preportion and interior demo only.work on going on sitenoticed all new wood framing thru out entire site.rem:stop all work co
Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit.no shed permit.noticed at time of inspection sws installed at exp 1 without permit.permit in system in process.rem:stop all work obtain shed permit.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
No approved plans on site.noticed at time of inspection alt work in progress workers on site doing various trades no approved plans on site.rem:stop all work provide approved plans.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without permit.noticed temp lights ran thru out building noticed electrical lines and fixtures removed without permit.rem:stop all electric work obtain permit.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
No guard rails noticed at time of inspection alt work in progress noticed at window opening thru out entire building no guard rails providedrem;stop all work provide guard rails provided.rem:stop all wrk provid
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
No handrails.noticed at time of inspection alt work in progress noticed permanant stairs installed and in use with no handrails on 1st to 2nd flr and 3rd to roof.rem:stop all work provide handrails.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.10/no roof protection.noticed at time of inspection alt work inprogress noticed at exp 2 adjacent roof not protected.alt work on going above roof debri falling on roof.rem:stop all work within 10ft exp 2
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Bc3303.3/failure to have dot permit for sidewalk observation.noticed at time of inspection material stored on side walk without dot permit.rem:obtain dot permit.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3303.4.1/failure to maintain side walk trip hazard free.noticed at time of inspection at exp 1 pedestrian side walk has tripping hazards.sidewalk cracked and uneven causing tripping hazard to public way.rem:
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to have approved plans on site,noticed at time of inspection workers on site doing various trades no approved plans on site.rem:stopall work provide approved plans.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without permit.noticed at time of inspection temp electric ran thru out entire building as well as electrical lines and fixtures removed without electric permit.rem:stop all electric work obtain
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Bc3307.3/no overhead protection,noticed at time of inspection alt workin progress.noticed at exp 4 adjacent property rear yard has no overhead protection.work on going above yard.rem:stop all work within 10ft o
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
No guard rails.noticed at time of inspection guard rolls missing thru out entire bldg all window openings have no guard rails.rem:stop all work provide guard rails.
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain housekeeping noticed at time of inspection housekeeping thru out entire bldg not maintained to code.debri piles thru outwith workers working on top of.rem:stop all work maintain housekeeping
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain housekeeping to code.noticed at time of inspectionalt working progress noticed housekeeping thru out entire building notto code.debri piles thru out with workers working on debri.debri block
Feb 22, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.10/no roof protection noticed at time of inspection alt work inprogress noticed at exp 4 adjacent,1 story roof not protected.work on going above roof.rem;stop all work within 10ft exp 4 provide protectio
Feb 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w /an order of the comm in that there is a vacate order on file 7/7/08 1st fl occupied at the time of insp rem: comply w/ vacate order 7/7/08 & reseal openings in bldg
Jun 20, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: area at front of bldg leading to basement is filled w/combustible garbage & debris. remedy: maintain bldg. remove all debris.
Oct 23, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note interior of 3sty bldg in grave need of repair at 1st observed 3 broken joist and 2 cut making fl structuraly unstable excessive debris piled front bsmt to
Jul 7, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.- hazardous- noted: burst pipe at ceiling in cellar/basement hallway w/water spewing into basement. both basement rear doors open. 6" sag in fl throughout. remedy: fix leak in pipes/sea
Feb 13, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt APT2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 6, 2018 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Fire-escape
Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,265 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4/R7A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 433 / 57
- Assessed value
- $815,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367110, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 555 Union Street
Who owns 555 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Union Residence LLC.
Does 555 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 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 555 Union Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 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.