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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

Concern
14 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 · 53

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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 6, 2021

    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

    Nov 28, 2020

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • 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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 story rear apt.

    Jul 19, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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
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.