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56a Somers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01542-0013Map

Owner of record: Sl56a Realty LLC

56a Somers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sl56a Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
83
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 83

  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidence of fresh rat dropping throughout yard

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system at 1st closet from east at north wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance 1st fire door from east leading to stairs at west at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to fire escape room at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock installed on bulkhead door at entrance leading to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal saddle at entrance to roof at south at 3rd story at bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at 3rd story at bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at 3rd story at bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling from 2nd story to 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling from 2nd story to 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jun 20, 2023

    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 ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2023

    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.

    Jun 20, 2023

    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

    Jun 20, 2023

    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

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective transom light glass pane at building front entrance, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at east at building front entrance, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Nov 21, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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 29, 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 15, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 23, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 17, 2011

    V%-dob violation

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35290442n issued on 8-28-17 & to file a c of c pursuant 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a

    Apr 2, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.@time of insp observed fence had been erected along lot line @front.upon investigation of records discoved no permit forfence had been applied for or obtained.full stop work order issued.rem

    Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Required signage @time of insp observed fence was erected & no required signage was in place.rem:comply w/code.

    Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work contrary to stop work order.@time of insp observed 2 men removing item from jobsite & observed 1 man @entry door who closed door & refused my entry.stop work order was issued on 4/2/16 for complaint# 35532

    Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide access @time of insp of bldg under full stop work order observed workers entering bldg.i called to him to (wait) & let me in.he closed door & when i banged on door to (gain) entry he would no

    Jan 31, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/viol#35237501l issdon 11/21/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for working while on a stop work order.rem:comply w/comm's order and/o

    Jan 10, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted: full stop work order (ecb# 35162343l, 35162344n) issued on 4/2/2016 exists on this property. observed @ time of insp 3 workers performing c

    Nov 21, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without plumbing permit. notice at time of insoection all plumbing fixtures removed and demolished. plumbing pipes cut without a plumbing permit. remedy: stop all plumbing work obtain permit.

    Apr 12, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard noticed at time of inspection alt 2 working progress notice works on site working on 1st floor. notice first floor partail colapsed at exp 2 rear debris piles on top endangering of colapsin

    Apr 2, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Contrary to plans. noticed at time of inspection alt 2 work in processnoticed interior of house 75% gulted and demolished noticed new beams installed at 2nd and 3rd floors plans do not show details of demilotio

    Apr 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work without electrical permit. notice at time of inspection out to work in progress noticed all electrical fixtures been removed. electrical lines disconnect and removed no electrial permit on file. remedy: st

    Apr 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No valiance permit. noted workers on site working on 1st floor interior demo and alt work no variance permit in system. remedy: stop all work after valiance and obtain permit.

    Apr 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg appurtenances. noted: at front of the premises, entrance door missing glass. makes unguarded & unsafe entrance doorof vacant bldg. remedy: repair front entrance door, make safe.

    Jan 26, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
37
Block / lot
1542 / 13
Assessed value
$78,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350591, last renewed Jul 7, 2026.

Questions about 56a Somers Street

Who owns 56a Somers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sl56a Realty LLC.

Does 56a Somers Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.

Is 56a 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 56a Somers Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56a Somers Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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