556 Halsey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01665-0043Map

556 Halsey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 556 Halsey LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on January 14, 2012. 9 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 9
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 13
HPD complaints: 34

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jan 14, 2012

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 · 9

ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for at least 60 watt at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit the vestibule door
Jan 14, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock
Jan 14, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 27, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 10, 2016
Dob violation - active
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at time of inspection observed existing 12"x12" columns along with structural main support girder removed with new steel inst
May 4, 2023
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction. at time of inspection observed ongoing work at roof level no fall protection/guard rails exposing workers to an approximate 3 s
May 4, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved accepted construction documents at job site at time. at time of inspection observed premises under alteration #b00455905 for interior renovations at all levels persons putting themse
May 4, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection observed ongoing roof work where workers have dropped tools along with masonry debris into adjoining rear
May 4, 2023
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate house keeping per-section requirements. at time of inspection observed excessive combustible/flammable construction debris being stored at interior and exterior creating a fire haza
May 4, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain: no sanitary facilities provided. at time of inspection observed approximately 7-8 workers on an active construction site where no sanitary facilities were provided onsite. (bc 3303.2.4); 33
May 4, 2023
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on a notice of a full stop work order. ref to dob records issued on date 09/01/2019 upon inspection observed ongoing construction activities front stairs concrete work, exposure
Aug 15, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35507771z issued7/23/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order
Sep 10, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35433108n issued on 09/01/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit at e
Mar 19, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35433108n issued on 9/1/19 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01 for work w/o permit.note:no permit or cor
Nov 24, 2020
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35433108n issued on 09/01/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. work w/o permit. noted: at all levels removing all
Aug 24, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35433108n issued on 09/01/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: on all floors,the plumbing was remove
Jan 25, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without permit noted at all levels removing all finishes with the removale of partitions at all floors removing exsistig plumbing without filling or permits stop all work obtain permits
Sep 1, 2019
Resolve

Complaints

General
Signage missing
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Windows
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Locks
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Doors
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close

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Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Windows
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Mold
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Doors
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Locks
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Floor
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Floor
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Windows
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Windows
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Mold
Feb 6, 2011 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 4FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt 4
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Feb 20, 2026	Non-market transfer	Three family dwellings	3

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1889
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,160 ft²
Lot area: 1,580 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1665 / 43
Assessed value: $137,940
Landmark / historic district: Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

Questions about 556 Halsey Street

Who owns 556 Halsey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 556 Halsey LLC.

Does 556 Halsey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 Halsey 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 556 Halsey Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 Halsey 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.