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642 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00841-0024Map

Owner of record: Y&C 56 Realty LLC

642 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Y&C 56 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 29 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

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 · 43

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    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 19, 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    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

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north at east, the private hallway , the kitchen , the 2nd bathroom , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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.

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty deadbolt lock on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on ceiling (approx 36 sq ft), west wall (approx 12 sq ft), east wall (approx 4 sq ft), south wall (approx 8 sq ft) in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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 6, 2021

    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 29, 2019

    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 16, 2019

    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 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.

    Nov 16, 2017

    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 2, 2016

    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
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 3, 2025$1,956,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,376 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
841 / 24
Assessed value
$94,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347441, last renewed Feb 9, 2024.

Questions about 642 56 Street

Who owns 642 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Y&C 56 Realty LLC.

Does 642 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 642 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 642 56 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 642 56 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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