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536 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00840-0021Map

Owner of record: Lu, Tong Ri

536 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lu, Tong Ri. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2025. 6 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 15

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • B

    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 20, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    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 , 100 watts required.

    Sep 27, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood stair tread 1 to 2 sty 1st down.

    Jun 20, 1985

    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 partition erected creating large room cellar.

    Nov 12, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal door at rear of boiler room.

    Nov 12, 1975

    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 erection of inside stairway from 1st sty kitchen to cellar.

    Nov 12, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 27, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,012 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
840 / 21
Assessed value
$108,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369222, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 536 56 Street

Who owns 536 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lu, Tong Ri.

Does 536 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 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 536 56 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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