256 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00829-0026Map
Owner of record: Efren B Canlas
256 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Efren B Canlas. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 53
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment granted - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin water bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 4sq.ft.) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling ( 4sq.ft.) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15189369 issued 27-may-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
May 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx. 15 sq ft) at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light switch at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - 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 - 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 - 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
Nov 28, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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 28, 2020
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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 28, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 story rear apt.
Jul 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of bathroom 2 sty rear apt.
Jul 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective chimney at roof rear south.
Jul 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway.
Jul 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & boiler room door.
Jul 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system door locked to cellar.
Jul 19, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,474 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 829 / 26
- Assessed value
- $427,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323226, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 256 55 Street
Who owns 256 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Efren B Canlas.
Does 256 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 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 256 55 Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 55 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.