556 Driggs Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02328-0018Map
Owner of record: 556 Driggs LLC
556 Driggs Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 556 Driggs LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 12 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 19
- 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 22, 2023
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 7, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling approx. 4 sq.ft. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at north wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd and 3rd story balconies at north stack at fire escape
May 17, 2021
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.
May 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2021
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.
May 12, 2021
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
May 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd and 3rd story balconies, stack at building north yard at fire escape
May 12, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Aug 3, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar clg boiler room cellar r42.
Aug 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit; work noted 1st flr rear add and extension to the building structure approx. 20 x 50 made of masonry with roof and door./remedy; obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 23, 2014
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000115220n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39003927m issued on 06/10/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-2011 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptiple certificate has not yet been fil
Apr 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
As per the city records (certificate of occupancy# 212237 dated: may 15, 1975) the legal use for the ground is "open accessory parking for three cars. observed one story structure at exposure#4 (north 7 st elev
Jun 10, 2019 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r district. (interpol power) rmdy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 1, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r district. (interpol glory) rmdy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 1, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business interpol power, interpol glory). rmdy:remove illegal signs/regist
Dec 1, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (racy). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
Aug 26, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r district. (racy). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r district. (racy). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (racy). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
Aug 22, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r district. (real estate atlas). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 20, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (real estate atlas). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
May 20, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display without a permit. (real estate atlas). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 20, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at rear at that premises constructed roofwood joists appr. size of rear yard 50ft x 20ft over constructed slidingg aluminum w/glass roof. all work done w/o approvals & permits. reme
Feb 2, 2008 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Imporper exaust: noted: at rear of buildig woodburning fireplace/ out door stove, chemney extends 2 fet above highest point of building. noted: art 15001.4,27 859 states that medium temp chimneys shall extendec
Aug 9, 2002 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | $4,700,000 | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 5 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2328 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,377,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329740, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.
Questions about 556 Driggs Avenue
Who owns 556 Driggs Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 556 Driggs LLC.
Does 556 Driggs Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 556 Driggs Avenue 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 Driggs Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 556 Driggs Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.