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
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 · 83
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 ] at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2023
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.
Jun 20, 2023
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
Jun 20, 2023
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
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective transom light glass pane at building front entrance, 1st story
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at east at building front entrance, 1st story
Jun 20, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 21, 2022
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
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 29, 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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
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
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.