56 Somers Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01542-0012Map
Owner of record: Gustavia Home, LLC
56 Somers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gustavia Home, LLC. HPD has recorded 135 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 135
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 27
- HPD complaints
- 149
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 135
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 3rd story
Dec 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Dec 29, 2025
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 at public hall
Dec 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at public hall at boiler room, 1st story
Dec 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Dec 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18535476 issued 29-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Dec 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 17, 2025
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
Dec 17, 2025
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
Dec 17, 2025
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
Dec 17, 2025
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 ]
Dec 17, 2025
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.
Dec 17, 2025
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
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule entrance , 1st story
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at door leading to roof at south at bulkhead , 3rd story
Dec 17, 2025
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood used as door at bulk-head , 3rd story
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead , 3rd story
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable sliding bolt at door at bulk-head , 3rd story
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at junction box at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 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 10, 2025
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 29, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 22, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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 14, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 30, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 27
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34711295z issued on 11/17/08. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 31, 2012 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34927186m issued on 3/13/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain.
Jul 20, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34711295z issued on 11/17/08 for work without a permit. remcomply with the commissioner's order.
Jul 20, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34711295z issued on 11/7/08. for work w/o a permit subdivision of 2nd & 3rd floors. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 8, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:no fire stopping perbc 712.3;27-345. noted:approx50% of fire rated ceiling missing including boiler room clg & electrical cables & wires randomly hanging with s
Mar 13, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34711295z issued on 11/7/08. subdivided 2nd & 3rd fl apts into 3 rms each,w/o a permit. note: plastering/painting being done at tim
Mar 13, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34711295z issued on 11/7/08. for work w/o a permit-illegal plumbing,partitions etc. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jan 12, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34711295z issued on 11.7.08.(for work w/o permit illegal plumbing partitions). remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Nov 15, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34711295z issued on 11/17/08. for more done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 1, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34711295z issued on 11/17/08.rem:comply w/ comms order.
Jul 27, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov#34711295z for work done w/oa permit created class a apt rem: correct conditions cited
May 18, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the comm's.respondent failed to correct conditions cited on prior vio ecb#34711295z,for work done w/o a permit-subdivided 1st,2nd & 3rd flr into 2 apts each flr.rem
Mar 16, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. bldg converted from 3 sty 3 apts into 3 sty 6 apts. all apts have subdivided. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Feb 1, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio#347112952 for work w/o permit.no record of correction.rem:comply w/ comms order & obtain permit.
Jan 10, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34711295z for work w/opermit.no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit
Oct 7, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34711295z for work w/opermit.no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit
Aug 30, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition cited in nov 34711295z for work done w/o a permit rem: correct condition cited in 34711295z
Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg noted gutters on the roof top not properly installed rain water due to improper drainage leaking into tenants window causing damage to exterior and interior walls rem: maintain bldg mak
Apr 21, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34711295z having constructed full height partitions on each fl 1,2
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w.comm order to file a certificate of correction w.dob noted: respondent failed to comply w.comm order to correct the violating conditions & file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 fo
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comm order to file cert of correction w/ dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34776435z rem: file cert of correction
Oct 2, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Provision of law 28-201.14 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violations#34711295z, issued 11/17/08 for work without permit" floor 1,2,3. rem: comply with commissioner's ord
Jun 4, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building defect is in that(ceiling) had collapsed in kitchen in apt #2a. also other pieces of sheetrock hanging. remedy:repair & or replace make all necessary repairs.
Apr 30, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit. note: erected full height partitions in sibdividing the 1st,2nd&3rd floors into 2apartments eac. three piece bathroom and kitchen with gas stove observed. rem: obtain permit to legalized pr
Nov 17, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. building department records indicates that residence is a legal 3 family, residence now converted for occupancy by
Nov 17, 2008 · Penalty $13,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. due to a leaking roof rain water has damaged the third floor ceiling over the hallway where a section of approximately 4'x5' has collapsed leaving a gaping
Nov 17, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: handrails are missing from main staircase-2nd story up to roof level. remedy: provide handrails and maintain in staircase at all times.
Aug 27, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 56
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 56
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 10, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 12, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 6, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 1, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 19, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 6, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 6, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,660 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1542 / 12
- Assessed value
- $408,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323888, last renewed Oct 24, 2017.
Questions about 56 Somers Street
Who owns 56 Somers Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gustavia Home, LLC.
Does 56 Somers Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 135 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Somers Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 56 Somers Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Somers Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.