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556 Dean Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01136-0042Map

Owner of record: 556 Dean Holdings LLC

556 Dean Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1902 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 556 Dean Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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
4
About 50% of the building's 8 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 · 55

  • 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 4, 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
  • C

    Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective , at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    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, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 24, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 24, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

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

    Jan 31, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of un capped radiator valve in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood paneling at south wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 7th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information on sign (name and location) at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2018

    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, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2018

    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, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2018

    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, 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 4, 2016

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Oct 18, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration vent pipe at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly entrance door (unsecured) street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2005

    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 100 watts required

    Nov 13, 2003

    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 200 watts. lights not on.

    May 4, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing (tenant-sarah eisingr) in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2001 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule public hall

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies all parts rear

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure goose nock ladder at 4 sty balcony rear

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt paper and cement parapet walls roof

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and staple at bulkhead door to roof

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near stairs all stys public hall

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 1 sty public hall

    Sep 22, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceiling and closets throughout 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling front room 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light 1st room from front 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasing bathroom 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department walls bathroom 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector 3 sty east apt 3l defective ms lopez located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame entrance 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door 3 sty east apt 3l located at apt 3l

    Sep 22, 1997 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wieres ceiling 3 sty apt 3r 2 room from front. , section '' ''

    May 29, 1997 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 12, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 4R

    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
1902
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
10,192 ft²
Lot area
4,400 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1136 / 42
Assessed value
$2,366,100
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Heights Historic District

HPD registration #361196, last renewed Sep 7, 2024.

Questions about 556 Dean Street

Who owns 556 Dean Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 556 Dean Holdings LLC.

Does 556 Dean Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 Dean Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 556 Dean Street built?

City records list 1902 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 Dean Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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