55 Heyward Street

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02224-0044Map

55 Heyward Street is a vacant lot in Brooklyn, 11249. The owner of record is Heyward Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021.

HPD violations: 13
DOB violations: 23
ECB violations: 41
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
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
Dec 13, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty west apt 2l. , section '' ''
May 3, 1988 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty northwest apt 6l. located at apt 6l
Apr 28, 1988 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty northeast apt 6r. located at apt 6r
Apr 28, 1988 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guardrail at front of hatchway all rear balconies.
Apr 28, 1988
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 23

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 31, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 41

Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit. note permit #301469587. obtain for construction equiment on 7/10/03 has expired since 12/31/03 fence erected at stalled construction site with section mi
Jan 18, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed pursuant to subsecton. note section of plywood fence missing at front of stalled construction site. causing site to be open to public. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jan 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Expired permit.noted: construction fence in place at above location. fn permit #301469587 expired on 12.31.03. remedy: renew permit.
Feb 25, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3307.7;27-1021. failure to provide an adequate construction fence. inadequacies noted: upon inspection construction fence missing at exp at adjoining property rear yards. remedy: comply w/nov. install
Dec 7, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain noted: upon inspection excessive debris throughout site / standing water onsite site not de-watered / fencing @ exposure 3 (rutledge st. side) missing & open to public & 8ft deep excavation
Aug 6, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.noted:upon inspection previously issued violation#34845776n "failure to maintain" class 1 was not complied w/ to repair fence-remove debris-& de-w
Jul 20, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain. noted: upon inspection fencing at exp 1 open/falling/weak open excavation approx 8' deep/open access to public/debris being dumped into site/site not de-watered. water approx 3' deep.
Jun 14, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances. at time of inspection i did observe at site the existing foundation filling with water, the shoring supporting same decaying. the shoring for the adjoining prop
May 11, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Abandoned & discontinued operation note excavation for foundation appx 5ft long under nb job #301469587 being abandoned for more than 6years permit expiration on 1/1/04 w/ standing water and excessive debris at
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed pursuant to subsection note constructionfence erected under job#301469587 the 8ft plywood fence is missing appx 3ft long x 4ft high at bottom of right side + at left side appx 8ft
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted const debris throughout site. remedy: remove all debris.
Feb 10, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o permit,,expired permit noted fence permit #301469587 exp 12/31/03 8'h wooden const. fence in place at hayward st & rutledge st sides of site. remedy: renew permit.
Feb 10, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to correct a violating condition for ecb #34412763k excavation of site createddamage to to adjacent buildings. remedy: correct violating condition.
Feb 10, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to protect all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted adjacent buildings,(55 heyward & 84 rutledge),both damaged due to const operations foundations under mind,also fence on both
Feb 10, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sec 27-1027. abandoned & discontinued operations. note: foundation installed bracing & fenced- site now abandoned w/ standing water. remedy:drain, back fill & grade site.
Oct 3, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Sec 27-1027:abandoned & discontinued operations:note:demo,excavation & new foundation work done & abandoned,leaving site flooded& hazardous to community. remedy: grade,drain & level & fill lot asap
Jun 23, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of the bldg. noted: facade wall has significant vertical and horizontal separation cracks in various location. remedy: provide necessary repairs immediately secure structure and
May 11, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the dept to correct vio #34488911y on8/17/05 for work w/o permit(illegal balcony installed).remedy:comply with dept order & obtain permit/certify corrections.
Apr 18, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exit.bldg wall-note-vertical & horizontal cracks in brick work & masonry lentels @ front(no repairs in progress).remedymaintain bldg.
Apr 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:up to 1"(approx)wide stepcracks in brick,from facade at various locations.remedy:repair/replace defective brick wall immediately.
Feb 15, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain: note: @ site of open excavation ( from heyward st. through to rutledge st) (1) const. debris & lumber on side walk ( heyward st) (2) missing & defective fence on rutledge st side & heyward
Feb 1, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the dept to correct vio # 34508746p for work w/o permit. (replace void # 34548758z) remedy:comply w/ dept order & obtain permit.
Dec 13, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain.note: at front facade significant vertical & horizontal separation cracks in brick work.(replace void #34548759k).remedy:maintain bldg wall.
Dec 13, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Excavation site w/ accumulated sagnet water. west nice alert. a approx20' wide by 100' long foundation exists w/ accumulated water that is sagnet & green in color. remedy: remove all water/ maintain properly
Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain: const site has accumulated const debris (wood) onpublic sidewalk in the front of jobsite fence. wood has rusted nails prutruding & wood is splintered. remedy: remove debris/ make safe.
Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Hazardous
Violation written based upon no record of corrections for v #34508746pfor failure to comply for work without a permit. dob records indicate that no permit has been obtained. remedy: comply with commissioner's
Aug 11, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall. vertical stress crack @ side from roof to ground level & @ front facade from roof level to cellar @ various areas. remedy: make safe & make all necessary repair/maintain bldg.
Aug 11, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. observed:apprx. 20 ft wide by 100 plus ft. deep prperty adjacent to 55 heyward st. exists with fairly new foundation walls at east & west side of property. foundation walls are braced
May 4, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall. vertical crack at side from roof toground level and at the front of the bldg. from the parapit to cellar at various areas. remedy: make all necessary repairs/maintain bldg
Apr 28, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
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Hazardous
Failure to comply with the dept. of buildings orders to obtain a permit. work done was installing a metal balcony at the 2nd floor approx. 4'x 8' note: stress cracks have developed at this area. remedy: comply
Apr 28, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall. vertical crack at side from roof to1st flr and front of the bldg from parapit to cellar at various areas (vertical stress cracks) remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Dec 27, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
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Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with the dept of bldg. orders to obtain a permit on 8/17/05 v#344889119 was issued for work w/o a permit. work noted was installed a metal balcony at 2nd fl ~4' x 8' stress crack have develope
Dec 9, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note: front brick facade is crack vertically and horizontally approx. 1" wide front cellar to parapet wall at various locations. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall forth
Aug 18, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
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Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b. records. dob records showthat cellar is to be used for storage and boiler room. cellar now occupied as a doctors office. remedy:amend c.o./discontinue illegal use.
Aug 17, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall. vertical crack at north side from roof to 1st fl and at front from parapit to cellar at various area's 1"wide (vertical step stress crack) remedy: make all necessary repairs m
Aug 17, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
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Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. a metal balcony has been erected at 2nd floor level= 4'x 8'. stress cracks have developed above and below structure. d.o.b. records show that no permit had been obtained. remedy: obtain permi
Aug 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
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Hazardous
20050808y indicate that the cellar id for ordinary use storage and boiler room cellar has been illegally converted and occupied as a doctor's office
Apr 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
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Hazardous
20050808y ilding is a vertical crack running from the basement cellar to the third story parapet level with approximately 1' wide opening in various
Apr 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
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Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space when required: illegal occupancy at cellar level. doctors office operating with no 2nd means of egress from room or space occupied at cellar. r
Dec 23, 2004 · Penalty $480
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Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records which indicates cellar ordinary use, storage and boiler room. cellar illegally converted and occupied as a doctor office with no 2nd means
Dec 23, 2004 · Penalty $800
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Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.noted:at front of building are vertical and horizontal cracks from basement to third story approx. 1" wide at various locations.remedy:maintain exterior building wall
Dec 3, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Vacant lot (V0)
Year built: —
Floors: —
Residential units: —
Building area: —
Lot area: 5,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 301
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 2224 / 44
Assessed value: $57,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #321002, last renewed Apr 5, 2005.

Questions about 55 Heyward Street

Who owns 55 Heyward Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heyward Estates LLC.

Does 55 Heyward Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 Heyward 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.

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