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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 43
- 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 - 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
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.
Jun 6, 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 - 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Apr 27, 2023
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
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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.
Apr 27, 2023
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
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 missing at public hall
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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 10, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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
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 - 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 29, 2019
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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
May 16, 2019
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 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.
Nov 16, 2017
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.
Nov 2, 2016
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 - 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.
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | $1,956,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
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.