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221 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00829-0065Map

Owner of record: March Realty, LLC

221 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 March Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 210 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
210
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
152

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 20, 2023

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 · 210

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    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) north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the 3rd room from north at east, the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub (hot water) in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at south door in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    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 kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall stairs bulkhead roof

    Jul 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated south wall at publiic hall stairs bulkhead roof

    Jul 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective 10th and 11th wood treads at 1st story to 2nd story public hall stairs , 1st story

    Jul 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 5, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective devert valve bathtub faucet in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective north 1 window upper sash counter balance in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 2; one missing and two inproperly installed in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 4; wg to repair = 4; inproperly installed in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at temperature 162* f in bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    B4b,10a,10b,16.b4b soot& smoke in basement.10a boiler sections leaking,10b boiler sections cracked,16 boiler # not displayed,51 sealed boil er water in chimney

    Dec 11, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior building. defect is: floor joists rotten and section missing, causing 1st floor hallway and landing to be sagg-ing and loose and broking, a total of (2) supporting floor joists at

    Apr 2, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 11, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Construction

    Pavement

    Apr 11, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Apr 11, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 11, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3R

    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
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 / 65
Assessed value
$456,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313821, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 221 56 Street

Who owns 221 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is March Realty, LLC.

Does 221 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 210 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 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 221 56 Street built?

City records list 1912 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 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.