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535 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0064Map

Owner of record: Chengli & Co INC.

535 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 Chengli & Co INC.. HPD has recorded 244 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
244
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
188

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 244

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1L

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to public hall stairs in the 6th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls all ceings throughout the entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to apartment 4r in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower sash window counterballance in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls throughout entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less that 10sqft at a south 1 window stool in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/buzzer/entercom from building entrance to all apartments. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 6th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at the 1st and 2nd lower window sash from east at south in the 6th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 2 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding allowable temp of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1L

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature 0f 130 degress at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 1L

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 56 square feet at ceiling, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at tin ceiling tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock latch at door knob on apartment door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface ,grouted joints and caulking of visible mold at south and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Chimney base cleanout door cemented over/combustion air screen defective/loose cement at flue to chimney/hwh flue has poor connection/hwh flue incorrect support;correct violation and submit the certificate of c

    Jun 9, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 1L

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,360 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
832 / 64
Assessed value
$526,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359640, last renewed Jun 2, 2026.

Questions about 535 56 Street

Who owns 535 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chengli & Co INC..

Does 535 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 244 housing violations at this property.

Is 535 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 535 56 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 535 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.