239 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00821-0062Map
Owner of record: 239 55th Street LLC
239 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 239 55th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 23
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 · 24
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up of all accessible openings,
Mar 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Mar 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall behind sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall behind washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for ......minimum of 60 watts...... at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit there are- one bedroom apartment and two ''b''rooms created on , 1st story
May 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit there are - five ''b'' rooms created on , 2nd story
May 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
May 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35029293j issued on 11/15/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. issued for residence altered from
Jan 31, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
28-210.1 residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dob records indicate premises to be 2 family. premises now created 7 family with 2 class"a"apts and
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. noted: failure to comply with vacate order b326-13 on 11/15/2013. as per inspection on 1/17/14 cellar still occupied. rmdy: comply w/commissioners
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st flr created full height partition for2 rooms, at 2nd flr created full height partition for 4 rooms. all rmshave keylocking devices. rmdy: obtain permits: restore to prior legal
Jan 17, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. nyc dob records indicate residence is a legal 2 family dwelling. (1st and 2nd flr 1 family each). cellar - storage
Nov 15, 2013 · Penalty $51,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. class"a" apt on 2story converted into 5 bedrooms throughout and class a apt on 1story converted into 1-class a apt and 2 bedrooms throughout total of
May 22, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34921962z issued on 8-18-11 for failure to maintain holes throughout basement. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Mar 14, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34921962z issued on 8/18/11. for failure to maintain building holes throughout basement. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of violation # 34623024r issued on 02/08/08 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a
Nov 15, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: 1) approx 80sf holes, ranging from approx 1 sf tto 30 sf, throughout basement clg - including boiler room & occupied units. this requires immediate
Aug 18, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: erected full-height partition walls, installplumbing & electric, so as to create 2 sros & one 3 pc bathroom in basement,w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior
Aug 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. noted: hpd #157960 states that premises is a 2 sty, 2 units bldg. upon inspection it was found that there are 2 sros in basement & a communal
Aug 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commisioner's order to file a cert of correction w/ dob to correct nov#34622860h issued on 022308 for installing full partition walls water supply/waste line for 3pc bath & ktcn sink &
Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dob records indicates premises to be a legal 2 two family 1st and 2nd fl cellar ordinary and boileroom now
Feb 23, 2008 · Penalty $38,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar level erected full height partitions creating rooms and installed water and waste lines for 3pc bathroom (toilet sink shower) and residential sink with gas line for stove
Feb 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at rear of premises erected a vertical & horizontal extension 18' x 12' by 7' high creating 2 rooms with door & window. note structure is a masonry extension with wood & sheet metal
Feb 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. bldg dept records indicate residence islegally approved for two familes. bldg now altered for occupancy as
Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $7,550
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. @ basement level partitions has been erected creating 3 rooms 1 3pc bthrm & stove w/ sink. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 8, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 21, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 21, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt TFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt TFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt TFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 24, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 24, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
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
- 1,968 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,861 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 821 / 62
- Assessed value
- $78,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #812224, last renewed Sep 27, 2022.
Questions about 239 55 Street
Who owns 239 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 239 55th Street LLC.
Does 239 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 239 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 239 55 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 239 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.