637 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00833-0062Map
Owner of record: J&T 637 INC
637 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 J&T 637 INC. HPD has recorded 272 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 272
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 264
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 · 272
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2
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
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall at boiler room, 1st story
Mar 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18496104 issued 10-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at front of building , 3rd story
Nov 26, 2025
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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Nov 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18371424 issued 15-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 18, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at west wall, 1 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at west wall, 1 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16923968 issued 24-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding allowable temp of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 1 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16793248 issued 03-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler door locked at cellar
Mar 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Jun 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors number, all stories at public hall
Jun 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Electric
Wiring
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLREA
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLREA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLREA
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLREA
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLREA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 3RBACK
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt BLDG
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 / 62
- Assessed value
- $579,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366845, last renewed Jan 21, 2025.
Questions about 637 56 Street
Who owns 637 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J&T 637 INC.
Does 637 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 272 housing violations at this property.
Is 637 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 637 56 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 637 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.