231 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00829-0062Map
Owner of record: Sing Kit Cheng, As Trustees
231 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1912 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sing Kit Cheng, As Trustees. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at closet door. in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. having erected partition walls creating 3 rooms with baseboard heater and electrical fixtures in ceiling also one 3 pc bathroom erected with toilet baisin, sink and a shower stall in cellar remedy: remove partition walls throughout cellar and restore to legal condition
Apr 7, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. c of o #241624 indicates residence is a legal 5 family dwelling (1st - 1 unit,2nd & 3rd fl - 2 units each,cellar
Dec 5, 2013 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permits. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partitions for 2 rooms & bathroom enclosure. installed water & waste linesfor residential sink & 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower). installed
Dec 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having erected partition walls creating (3) rooms with base board heater and eletrical fixtures in ceiling. also (1) 3pc bathroom erected with toilet, baisen sink and a
Apr 7, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Sep 16, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 28, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1912
- 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 / 62
- Assessed value
- $456,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302492, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.
Questions about 231 56 Street
Who owns 231 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sing Kit Cheng, As Trustees.
Does 231 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 56 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 231 56 Street built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 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.