55 Hope Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02369-0040Map
Owner of record: Hope Street Owner LLC
55 Hope Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 117 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Hope Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 45
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 17
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 2
- 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 26, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 45
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 31, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 31, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 6, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Fail to maintain or to provide adequate alternatives to essential required elements of bldgs during alteration work to existing bldg sprinkler system has not been maintained during this construction operation under alt# 302307457
Feb 23, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p560
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p562
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p561
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p561
Jan 27, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p562
Jan 27, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 13, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)repair or renew cab flooring (52)repair or renew safety edge (53)provide an outside alarm system (54)remove locks from hoistway doo r (55) renew gibs where necessary
Aug 17, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000003402 hasbeen inspected,tested,and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented,by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner - graffitti on sign. remedy: remove illegal sign structure.
Mar 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner - grafitti on sign. remedy: remove illegal sign structure.
Mar 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Oa sign structure constructed w/o a permit. remedy: remove illegal sign structure.
Mar 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor ad sign structure constructed w/o a permit. remedy: remove illegal sign structure.
Mar 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures: operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. noted: upon inspection found material hoist at inside of prop erty at exp #1 hope st front,with no tied backs,counter weights not
May 10, 2011 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to the aproved construction documents and/or amendments. plans have been found to be inadequate for the installation of the elevator pit & new foundation walls to be installed. also plans
Feb 23, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of bldg. records dept.computer records indicate the building to be a f4-factury/industrial 6th floor of the building now converted for residential/music studio
Aug 31, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit. note: on the 6th floor erected full height partitions in creating 4 studio apartments and a music studio. all apartments have full 3 piece bathrooms, kitchen with gas stoves and electrical
Apr 15, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of bldg. records. note: department computer records indicate the building to be a "f4- factory/industrial",6th floor of the building now converted for residential
Apr 15, 2005
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.note. department computer records indicate "f4-factory/industrial." now the entire 5th and 6th floors are illegally converted into a total
Dec 28, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to use panic hardware where required by law. note. no panic hardware install on 5th and 6th floors exit doors. remedy: provide panichardware forthwith.
Dec 28, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit- hazardous. note. at 5th and 6th floors full partition walls illegally erected at various locations creating a total of 22 studio apartments with gas stove, three piece bathroom,microwave
Dec 28, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. note. commercial dryer install in 6th floor corridor metal duct is broken, loose and hanging in which any removal of conveying of dust, vapor, or other impurities cannot release to outer
Dec 28, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous noted:at south west coner between 5 & 6 fl-brick masonry cracked,displaced,& w/ stucco dislodged remedy:provide overhead protection immediately make area safe &
Dec 23, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted building #65 in hallway 1st floor glass block floor glass blocks are missing and cracked hallway bring used as public hallway.remedy:maintain glassblock floor provide engineer report o
May 18, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit hazardous note subdivison of floors erected partition wall to create units with 3 piece bathroom kitchen areas remedy:obtain permit
May 18, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide panic hardware noted at hall in all bldg no panic hardware at door.remedy:provide proper hardware
May 18, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department record show factory bldg occupied at time of inspection 1st floor clothing store 271-571 subdicisor into artists apts with full bath and kitchen area remedy:dis
May 18, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 114
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 605
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt A4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt A4
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 21, 2006 · Apt A4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt 6A2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 117
- Building area
- 114,913 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,313 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2369 / 40
- Assessed value
- $17,654,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #386730, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 55 Hope Street
Who owns 55 Hope Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hope Street Owner LLC.
Does 55 Hope Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 Hope 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 Hope Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 Hope Street?
It has 117 residential units and 118 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.