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749 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00826-0059Map

Owner of record: Jia Cheng 668 INC.

749 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jia Cheng 668 INC.. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
74
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 74

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system paper sign at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing

    Aug 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Aug 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at front of building , 3rd story

    Nov 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stop permanently installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kickdown door stop permanently installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2022

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hhot water exceeding max. temperature of 130 degrees f. at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective craked plaster with fire retardant materials, at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at, sink, waste pipe line, in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ,, in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device with mising thumb turn at entrance door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at knob to door leading to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of the storage of household items at stair and landing leading to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors door leading to basement at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ...door to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at 3rd floor staircase there are personal items blocking the stairway to roof level creating a hazard in the event of a fire., remove obstruction

    Jul 2, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Boilers

    Dec 30, 1988 · Penalty $150

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 31, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 6, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 6, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1914
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,855 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
826 / 59
Assessed value
$491,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310291, last renewed Feb 28, 2022.

Questions about 749 55 Street

Who owns 749 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jia Cheng 668 INC..

Does 749 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.

Is 749 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 749 55 Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 749 55 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.