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653 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00833-0057Map

Owner of record: Zheng, Gong Yong

653 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zheng, Gong Yong. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 17 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 29

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 19, 2022

    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.

    Sep 19, 2022

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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 15, 2018

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at lobby, 1st story

    Dec 5, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide radiator at bathroom 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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.

    Oct 28, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 opening & door created from 1 sty apt to rear yd.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony at front of bldg.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard at entrance door to 3 sty south apt 3f. located at apt 3f

    Oct 20, 1986 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door street to vestibule.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing steel plate at trap cellar at center.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage household articles bldg materials etc cellar thruout.

    Oct 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 r38.

    May 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color soffit 2 & 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement under windows 1 sty entrance building.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 center court yard.

    Jul 10, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit : noted at time of inspection on 2nd floor/3rd f loor apartment located on right in rear of said premises 1 erected partitions sheetrock/plaster work throughout various locations remedy: stop all work in 2nd/3rd floor apartment entirely/obtain permi t if feasible

    May 19, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Observed at exp1/facade installed non illuminated business sign reads "rosey construction corp" with no permit or approval from dob, obtain all permits; obtain permit

    Nov 5, 2025

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1924
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,680 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
833 / 57
Assessed value
$579,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324714, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 653 56 Street

Who owns 653 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zheng, Gong Yong.

Does 653 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 653 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 653 56 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 653 56 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.