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55 Spencer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01716-0070Map

Owner of record: Teitelbaum, Joel

55 Spencer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Teitelbaum, Joel. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2024. 17 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 2024

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 · 30

  • 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 25, 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    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.

    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
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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 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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Jun 21, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Aug 14, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose and hinging metal tread 12 up from bottom 2 to 3 sty front er1.

    Dec 14, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front door lock preventing access to bells for apts.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls all stys public halls & cockloft skylight.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings all stys public halls.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles glass wood etc at south closet 3 sty public hall.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastepipe washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    May 9, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing make operable upper & lower sash windows thru out 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    May 9, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar holes in brick wall boiler room cellar.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover sewer pit cellar front.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with standard wire glass the present glass entrance door at stairs cellar to 1 sty public hall.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance street to vestiuble public hall.

    May 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 6, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Work w/out a permit:renovation in progress throughtout all fl as follows 1.excavated cellar to increase ceiling height as a result, the eastand part of the south foundation wall has exceed the foating 2.demo

    Dec 14, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation.noted:the court yard at the east side of 1 of has been excavated approximately 8 feet deep & exceed the footing of adjacent buildings known as 523 park ave

    Dec 14, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 21, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    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
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,772 ft²
Lot area
1,100 ft²
Zoning
M1-2
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1716 / 70
Assessed value
$148,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358278, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 55 Spencer Street

Who owns 55 Spencer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Teitelbaum, Joel.

Does 55 Spencer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 Spencer 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 55 Spencer Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 Spencer 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.