531 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0065Map
Owner of record: Wai Chi Chan
531 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 Wai Chi Chan. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2024. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 106
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 77
- 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls, approximately 16 sq. feet in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front, south yard
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1L
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 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.
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 - 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
May 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane of the lower sash of the window on the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal stair treads, 5th and 6th from bottom, between the 1st and 2nd story balconies of the stack at the building rear
Jul 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective three balusters at landing at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : household items at 3rd story balcony at rear at fire escape
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : household items at 2nd story balcony at rear at fire escape
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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)
Nov 25, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator blocking primary means of egress at public hall, 4th story
May 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Due to fire
Jan 16, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 17, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Combustion air screen is defective/chimney base is 1/2 full/boiler flue support defective;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jun 9, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.note:interior partition walls erected creating 4rooms with 3pc bathroom and kitchen at cellar level.partition walls erected at middle section of apartment 3r at 3rd floor subdividing apartment
Apr 22, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the buildings dept records note:h palmer #31943 indicates 4 stores 8 unites. cellar illegal converted into one class a apartment. 4 bedrooms 3pc bathroom and kitchen with
Apr 22, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at various locations all stores various items/debris obstructed public exit passageway. remedy: remove obstructions from hallway immediately.
Oct 26, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway landing leading to roof exit is obstructed with bicycle,shopping cart,trash bag & other items on stairs.rem:remove obstructions
Sep 29, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records mdr 319843 indicates 4 stys w/ 8 units (2 class a units on each fl) found @ the time of inspection 4 sro on 1st fl 2 class a units on the 2nd fl 3 sros on the
Aug 5, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 24, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 26, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Mold
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Mold
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 7, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 4R
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
- 7,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 832 / 65
- Assessed value
- $579,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319843, last renewed Jun 12, 2026.
Questions about 531 56 Street
Who owns 531 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wai Chi Chan.
Does 531 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 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 531 56 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 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.