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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 8, 2024

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 · 77

  • 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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Sep 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective three balusters at landing at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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)

    Nov 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

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
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.