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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 4, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 30% of the building's 20 apartments
Down from 9 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit east fire stairs door (stair b) at public hall, 7th story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at hopper door at compactor closet, 7th story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.