537 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0063Map
Owner of record: 537 56 Street INC.
537 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 537 56 Street INC.. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 34 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 28
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- 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
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
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rope at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rope at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door
Nov 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure metal tread 1st up from bottom 2nd story balcony fire escape at front of building
Nov 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilng and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer/intercom at entrance to building
Sep 11, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 200 watts
Sep 11, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - 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) 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
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 — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide brackets for air conditioner over the building entrance at third story.
Aug 16, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Jan 12, 1995
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jan 6, 1995
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
B354,24b,34b,39,50b,50d,16,32a,38,50a,50c,50e. 50a holes in boiler room walls & ceiling. 50b backflow not piped down. 50c no check valve. 50d remove all storage 50e remove all flammable.
Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5FLR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5FLR3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 5
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mold
Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - General
Mold
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 25, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 832 / 63
- Assessed value
- $477,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339440, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.
Questions about 537 56 Street
Who owns 537 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 56 Street INC..
Does 537 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 537 56 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 56 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.