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
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 · 29
- 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
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 - 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 21, 2023
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Sep 19, 2022
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.
Sep 19, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 15, 2018
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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at lobby, 1st story
Dec 5, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide radiator at bathroom 3 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1990 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - 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 opening & door created from 1 sty apt to rear yd.
Oct 20, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door street to vestibule.
Oct 20, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing steel plate at trap cellar at center.
Oct 20, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.