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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 147
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at lobby, 1st story
Jun 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles on stairs leading to roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall bulkhead stairs , 3rd story
Dec 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on the entrance door to building , 1st story
Dec 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light on the north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Dec 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 1, 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 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 - 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 in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing lock at building entrance door
Mar 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.