617 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00833-0069Map
Owner of record: 617 56th St LLC
617 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 617 56th St LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2023. 34 of the 41 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 41
- 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mortise lock at building entrance door capaple of locking tenants inside from exterior lock at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at door in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at east side of sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective enamel glaze at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective (inoperable) ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor [ frame missing ] at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 [ notice not filled out ] at public hall, 1st story
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..west and south walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). mssing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt 6
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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at front of building at fire escape, 2nd story
Nov 2, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Aug 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Aug 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
Aug 28, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal base at sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2019
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 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.
Oct 6, 2015
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Access gained to observe violation 39156443n; all flowers and other obstructing material have been removed; however there is no certificate of correction., file a certificate of correction
Sep 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway atoi observed at exposure #1 obstructing egress on fire escape pathway with flower pots. creating a hazard when exting building., remove obstruction
Aug 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department. at time of inspection observed permit 340762981-01-ew-ot which is still open in department records. permit issued on 09/24/20
Aug 7, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; at time of inspection observed 1st level of fire escape landing obstructed with plants. also found access window leading to fire escape at first level obst
Aug 11, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
28-201.1.inadequate tenant protection plan @time of inspection,observed work being performed under aforementioned job#.this tpp ;acks specific means&methods of protecting tenants on fire safety&health requireme
Dec 30, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work doesn't conform to approved construction docs &/or approved amendments noted:@time of inspection it was observed that contractor was working contrary to plans.observed that contractor excavated about8' dee
Dec 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,265
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 18, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 6
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 6
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 / 69
- Assessed value
- $579,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302219, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 617 56 Street
Who owns 617 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 617 56th St LLC.
Does 617 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 617 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 617 56 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 617 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.