227 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00829-0063Map
Owner of record: Sorensen-Bauman, Alic
227 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 Sorensen-Bauman, Alic. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on December 28, 1998. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 5
- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall.
Dec 28, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar locked 1 sty public hall.
Dec 28, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta floor 2 sty rear apt kitchen.
Oct 29, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet 1 sty apt 1f kitchen. , section '' ''
Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1f. , section '' ''
Mar 29, 1988 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 2F
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 / 63
- Assessed value
- $456,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302496, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.
Questions about 227 56 Street
Who owns 227 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sorensen-Bauman, Alic.
Does 227 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 227 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 227 56 Street built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 227 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.