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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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 4, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
May 24, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
May 24, 2021
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, 1st story
May 24, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 24, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at cellar
Jan 31, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at basement
Jan 17, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
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, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
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, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 frame missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2018
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, 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 4, 2016
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Oct 18, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 required
Nov 13, 2003
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 200 watts. lights not on.
May 4, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule public hall
Sep 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure goose nock ladder at 4 sty balcony rear
Sep 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear
Sep 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt paper and cement parapet walls roof
Sep 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and staple at bulkhead door to roof
Sep 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near stairs all stys public hall
Sep 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.