1557 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01394-0077Map
Owner of record: 1557 Union Street Corp
1557 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1557 Union Street Corp. HPD has recorded 275 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 275
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 1,245
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 · 275
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assembly to bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Oct 9, 2026
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
Oct 9, 2026
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
Oct 9, 2026
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
Oct 9, 2026
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, 1st story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinets door at north in the kitchen located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
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, 1st story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2groun, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
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.
Oct 7, 2026
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
Oct 7, 2026
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 mailbox [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings [ missing notice ]
Oct 7, 2026
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 frame ] at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of window 1st window from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser pipe in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood wall cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2
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 mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2026
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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2026
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
Feb 24, 2026
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
Feb 24, 2026
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, 1st story
Feb 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items blocking fire egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle at threshold in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 11
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Partial swo apts 5 & 7. work w/o permit work noted at time of inspection observation & photos were made, having ceiling, open in apt 5 & apt7, wall was open in both bathroom's drain line was replaced & in both
Sep 12, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,32a,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h.50a-flue pipe need support.50b-remove band iron from flue pipe.50c-hardford loop corroded & leaking.50d-pipe safety on relief valve discharge down no threaded end.50e-holes in boiler
Mar 5, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ a commissioners order in that nov #34518814r, issued on 5/11/06 for building partitions in a cellar to create living space w/ living rm & 3pc bathrm. no permits were obtained, no certificat
Jan 22, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #345518814r for creating a living space w/ 3pc bathrm in the cellar. viol written based on no records of correction.
Sep 28, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: built partitions in cellar created living space w/ living room & 3pc bathroom w/ shower. remedy:obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
May 11, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records.from:ordinary cellar to:ordinary cellar & living space w/ living room,3pc bathroom w/ shower. remedy: discontinue illegal use forthwith.
May 11, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt APT2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2GROUN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 2,916 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,916 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1394 / 77
- Assessed value
- $288,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361318, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.
Questions about 1557 Union Street
Who owns 1557 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1557 Union Street Corp.
Does 1557 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 275 housing violations at this property.
Is 1557 Union Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1557 Union Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1557 Union 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.