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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 83
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 2nd and 11th marble tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 1, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- 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
Apr 27, 2021
Open — False certification - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jan 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itens bulkhead stairs to the roof
Jan 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up dumwaiter door at south wall at public hall, 4th story
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Dec 23, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, apartment at north
Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- 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
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.