256 54 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00821-0029Map
Owner of record: 256 54th Street LLC
256 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 256 54th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 32 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 28
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 39
- 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 1, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 6, 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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall
Nov 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 8, 2024
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 21, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Dec 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 5, 2022
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 10, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
Open — Info 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 6, 2021
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.
Apr 6, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
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 15, 2018
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 16, 2017
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 2, 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 6, 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at front entrance door to building
Aug 29, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar
Jul 28, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections kitchen and bathroom located at cellar apt cc
Jul 19, 2010 · Apt CC
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. located at cellar apt cc
Jul 19, 2010 · Apt CC
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Noted:no access-violation written based upon no records of correction no plumbing permit on record for ecb# 3450765k issued 01-04-06.remedy:comply with commissioner's order & contact boro office for reinsp
May 23, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: partitions erected at cellar creating rms. plumbing lines installed creating kitchen w/sink. & 3 pc bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to pr
Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- General
Doors
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
May 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,753 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 821 / 29
- Assessed value
- $84,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #363620, last renewed Apr 20, 2021.
Questions about 256 54 Street
Who owns 256 54 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 54th Street LLC.
Does 256 54 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 54 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 256 54 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 54 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.