525 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00832-0067Map
Owner of record: Hong Ning Realty INC.
525 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hong Ning Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 14 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 38
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 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.
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
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 missing information at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 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.
Feb 22, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window glass in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 4R
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 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at walls at bulkhead
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor approx 6 sq. ft. at public hall, 4th story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor approx. 10 sq. ft. at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor apporx 100 sq. ft. at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor approx. 20 sq. ft. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door glass at entrance door of the building at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration stuuds and drywall erected from floor to ceiling creating an illegal room in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1R
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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at top and bottom sashes, at east and west windows in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and lock assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 19, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at bottom sash window in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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) west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2009 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to bldg
Jan 1, 1997
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing metal tread 2 up from bottom 1 to 2 sty bldg rear er1
Jan 1, 1997
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
Due to fire
Jan 16, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Old hwh discarded in boiler room/fresh air fire damper defective/#4hwh flue connection defective/storage at boiler/co detector defective/chimney base not accessible for inspection;correct violation and submit t
Jun 9, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b-3a,40,32a,50abcd.50a-seperate controls from 1/4" line 50b-holesin boiler room walls & ceiling 50c-boiler blow down drain valve leaking 50d-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimmey.
May 23, 2007 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Jun 8, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 8, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- 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 / 67
- Assessed value
- $866,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311886, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 525 56 Street
Who owns 525 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hong Ning Realty INC..
Does 525 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 56 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 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.