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5601 6 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00841-0010Map

Owner of record: 606 56th St LLC

5601 6 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 606 56th St LLC. HPD has recorded 158 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
158
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
167

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
14
About 100% of the building's 14 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 158

  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt C4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 22 sq.ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt C4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt C4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies at building front at fire escape

    Mar 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, cart at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa, air conditioner, buckets, stroller at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of couch, baby carriage & bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at lower sash at window with fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Feb 1, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing safety handle at radiator at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt C3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt C3

    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.

    Nov 10, 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2021 · Apt A2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2021 · Apt A2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling, north and west walls . approx 5 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling, north and west walls . approx 5 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 14470699 issued 29-jul-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking access/egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling . approx 3 sq. ft in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2021 · Apt D4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window at bulkhead to the roof at public hall stairs

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door at public hall

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling around building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material around building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance , 1st story

    Dec 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: 3 windows sealed in 1st floor level and 4 windows in basement; new entrance door constructed, no permit on record remedy: obtain a permit if feasibile, or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Apr 22, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
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  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify corrections for 39104504n, file a certificate of correction

    Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at lobby area there is a hole in the ceiling and the wall is also in disrepair., repair and/replace

    Jan 26, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. prior ecb #34652052r created an illegal 15' curb cut on 56 st w/o obtaining necessary permit. remedy: restore curb to itslegal condition.

    Feb 3, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out permit. illegal work noted:at front of property at 56 st side an approx 15 ft long section of curb has been cut for vehicles access to concrete pad, approx. 10ft x 28 ft, created at the side yard.

    Jun 3, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted at side of bldg running along 56 st approx 12 long curb cut was erected w/o the required permits remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or obtain a permit to restore property

    Mar 12, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. bldg dept records indicate as ordinary use/storage & boiler room. note: one class 'a' apt created in the

    Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: interior partition walls erected creating 3 pc bathroom w/plumbing work in 1 room occupied as a dwelling space at cellar. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises

    Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space whererequired. note: cellar illegally converted & occupied as a dwelling space w/no 2nd means of egress room & space created in the cellar.

    Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted 3 windows seated in 1st fl from level and 4 windows in basement new entrance door constrcuted no permit on record remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior

    Apr 23, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. 3 windows sealed in 1st fl level & 4 windows in bsmt. new entrance door constructed. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jan 26, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted:three windows closed on 1st floor level from 602-606 56 street, plus new entrance installed. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal conditi

    Sep 23, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo #101207 which states for 1st floor two stores and two families, present occupancy is only one store. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy of the structure for

    Sep 22, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jul 26, 2021 · 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 (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
8,556 ft²
Lot area
2,517 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
841 / 10
Assessed value
$612,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306956, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 5601 6 Avenue

Who owns 5601 6 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 606 56th St LLC.

Does 5601 6 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 158 housing violations at this property.

Is 5601 6 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 5601 6 Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5601 6 Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

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