roofy

666 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00841-0033Map

Owner of record: Erlis INC

666 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Erlis INC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 38% of the building's 16 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 83

  • 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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 2nd and 11th marble tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2025

    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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the north wall appx. 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing spout cover of the faucet fixture at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the north wall appx. 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 14482859 issued 04-aug-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
Show 40 more ↓
  • 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

    Apr 27, 2021

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles all walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 20, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itens bulkhead stairs to the roof

    Jan 20, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide seal up dumwaiter door at south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 25 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13998355 issued 20-jan-21 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maxmium temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2016 · Apt 4D

    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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Dec 23, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 14, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at shower faucets in the bathroom located at apt 3-a, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 19, 2002 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3-a, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 19, 2002 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3-a, 1st story, apartment at south

    Dec 19, 2002 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2002 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    May 17, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    45b/50 50a 50) missing syphon device/pigtail on the steam pressure gauge. 50a) missing discharge pipe from the safety value to a safe location.

    Apr 12, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 1, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 1, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 19, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 2, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 2, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 1, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 4D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
12,544 ft²
Lot area
4,007 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
841 / 33
Assessed value
$451,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337293, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 666 56 Street

Who owns 666 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Erlis INC.

Does 666 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 666 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 666 56 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 666 56 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

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