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455 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00831-0057Map

Owner of record: Lin, Guang

455 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1898 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Guang. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 17 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 34

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Dec 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    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 29, 2019

    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 15, 2018

    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.

    Nov 16, 2017

    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) east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 3

    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, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) east wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at closet ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall appr. 6sq ft, east wall 6 sq ft and ceiling appr. 4 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    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, north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    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) west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 27, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 27, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work, obtain all necessary permits backfill immediately

    Apr 24, 2012

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Permit holder fail to provide access and or expose work on active site.at the time of inspection it was observed that there was workers working at the rear yard.the workers saw me and refused to open the door f

    Oct 11, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's for nov #34953575p issued on 4/24/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file c of c.

    Dec 8, 2012 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34953575p issued on 4/24/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Jun 20, 2012 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation.noted:excavated earth @ rear yard creating approx 6-7 foot sheer cut causing danger of collapse to unprotected sides of excavation.also caused undermining of

    Apr 24, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district.noted:storage of major amounts of construction materials/debris in front of bldg.wood floor beams,bags of dirt & wood palets w/ protruding nails.rem:discontinue illegal use

    Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1898
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
831 / 57
Assessed value
$93,000
Landmark / historic district
Sunset Park South Historic District

HPD registration #318299, last renewed Jun 25, 2024.

Questions about 455 56 Street

Who owns 455 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Guang.

Does 455 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 455 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 455 56 Street built?

City records list 1898 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 455 56 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.