56 Box Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02483-0017Map
Owner of record: 56 Box LLC
56 Box Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 56 Box LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 12 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 26
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window pane in the 1st room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 13, 2026
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit east fire stairs door (stair b) at public hall, 7th story
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at hopper at compactor closet, 7th story
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at hopper door at compactor closet, 7th story
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at west fire stairs (stair a) at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at west fire stairs door (stair a) at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2021
Open — False certification - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jan 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately make site safe only, contact the borough com m. office at 718 802-3677 for further info
Dec 29, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Misalinged cab mirrors (bc 3001.6). replace worn gibs where needed. (2.11.11.5.7.). inoperative car phone (2.27.1.1.3.). unlocked controller room door (2.7.3.4.1.(a)). why does the e-brake continuously pick and
Jul 28, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
28-105.5forms filed w/dob do not have required signatures. noted at time of inspection at an active construction site.tr-3 concrete design mix filed with the d.o.b. on 6/11/15 scan code eshs1658208.line #5 conc
Jun 11, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
28-104.7 submittal of const docs.as noted:@ time of insp on an active const site observed 1st fl of bldg concrete was placed.failure to provide documents.(1)type of concrete place on steel deck 2)design of wire
Jun 9, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents or approved amendments.as noted:@ time of insp.@ an active construction site.observed @ cellar level lay out for column base plate & 3/4 anchor bolts.fai
Oct 30, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
28-105.5 forms filed with dob do not have required signature as noted.@ time of insp.@ an active foundation wall are completed.file with dob do not have required signature.tr-1 special insp.line #5 & 6.tr-2 con
Oct 30, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide field storage carrying box @ construction site.as noted:@ time of insp.observed @ exp.#1 approx.25 4"x 8" strength test cylinder storage outride failue to provide the specified field storage
Oct 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt COMMON
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt LOBBYC
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 3, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 13,498 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,933 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2483 / 17
- Assessed value
- $2,011,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #387393, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 56 Box Street
Who owns 56 Box Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 56 Box LLC.
Does 56 Box Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Box Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 Box Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Box Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.