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543 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0062Map

Owner of record: Lin, Jinping

543 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Jinping. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 3 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 · 12

  • 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

    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 8, 2024

    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

    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 10, 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
  • 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    May 20, 2019

    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 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Dec 10, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.

    Sep 27, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work without permit .at time of inspection observed alteration of the apartment at the 1st floor ,partition wall erected ,created 2 separated apartments at 1st floor. no permit on file ., obtain all permits

    Jul 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at exp.3 (rear of building), fire escape obstructed by window bars creating inaccessible/ obstructed 2nd means of egress @ 2nd and 3rd-sty levels. vacate entire 2nd and 3rd sty le

    Jul 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed @ cellar level, full height partitions created class "a" apartment with kitchen, gas fired stove, 3 piece bathroom with all electrical and plumbing components. created rear extension and metal/plexi-gl

    Jul 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at cellar level, full height partitions created class "a" apartment with kitchen, gas fired stove, 3 piece bathroom and inadequate natural light and ventilation. vacate entire cel

    Jul 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3RD

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 3RD

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
832 / 62
Assessed value
$86,280
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367136, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 543 56 Street

Who owns 543 56 Street?

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

Does 543 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 543 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 543 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 543 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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