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265 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00829-0047Map

Owner of record: 56th Street LLC

265 56 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 56th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2022. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
147
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
88

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 17, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 147

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles on stairs leading to roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 2nd story balcony at front of building

    Oct 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall bulkhead stairs , 3rd story

    Dec 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on the entrance door to building , 1st story

    Dec 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric light on the north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing radiator air valve in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 1, 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing battery located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector broken located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing battery located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector broken located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lock at building entrance door

    Mar 26, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening : slide bolt with eyelet installed on door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , baseboard at west wall, ceiling, west wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st radiator from north at east wall, north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at building front household items , 2nd story

    Apr 2, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : bicycles, boxes at front balcony , 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed at bulkhead door to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Dec 15, 1988

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 2, 1988

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 2, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain . verticle crack at bulkhead northwest corner. use of illegal hardware at bulkhead door leading to the roof. padlock installed.

    Nov 2, 1988 · Penalty $1,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 7, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 1R3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 2R

    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
3,705 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
829 / 47
Assessed value
$456,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358925, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 265 56 Street

Who owns 265 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 56th Street LLC.

Does 265 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.

Is 265 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 265 56 Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 265 56 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.