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
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 · 34
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
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 - 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 15, 2018
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 16, 2017
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) 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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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.
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
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.