261 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00821-0053Map
Owner of record: Serrano, Warren
261 55 Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Serrano, Warren. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on February 28, 2018. 10 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 11
- 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 28, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of allowable 130 degrees, found hot water to be 145 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance, lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and all walls at foyer. 15 sq ft. in the foyer located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occpuancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records cellar changed from storage and oridinary use to rooming units. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom have been installed and us
Sep 18, 1997 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,952 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,803 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 821 / 53
- Assessed value
- $78,060
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 261 55 Street
Who owns 261 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Serrano, Warren.
Does 261 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 55 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 261 55 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 55 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.