643 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00833-0060Map
Owner of record: Rahanis Efstratios
643 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 Rahanis Efstratios. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 77
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 63
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft but less than 30 sq.ft observed at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 30 sq.ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
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.
May 1, 2026
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance door
Jun 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of window screens at 2nd story balcony at building front fire escape
Jun 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock install at building's entrance door , 1st story
Aug 11, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 1st room from north at west, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16156780 issued 11-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective off alignment building's entrance door , 1st story
Aug 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1R
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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Nov 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall & base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose basin/sink in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall & base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
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.
Oct 6, 2015
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - 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
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000028973y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 30, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
May 12, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 10, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Doors
May 10, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 10, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2005 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Doors
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 30, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Aug 30, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 30, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 30, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 5, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 5, 2004 · Apt 2FL
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 / 60
- Assessed value
- $579,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365552, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.
Questions about 643 56 Street
Who owns 643 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rahanis Efstratios.
Does 643 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 643 56 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 643 56 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 643 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.