56 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02562-0010Map
Owner of record: Greenpoint Terrace LLC
56 Greenpoint Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Greenpoint Terrace LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 10, 2022. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 9
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
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 · 5
- 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 10, 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 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 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.
Apr 9, 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Construction other optional
St op all work except to make safe contact the boro. comm. office to r esolve this matter
Apr 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediate;ly make site
Sep 7, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Faiure to comply with the commissiner's order contained in summons/violation#39005685h issued on 07/16/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commissio
Sep 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Ref to dob records c of o # 113728 indicates 2 floors ( one junk store each) & cellar. however, observed building 5 floors is altered and occupied as residential (approx 21 apts) without a valid c of o as per c
Jul 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act. failure to comply with commissioner vacate order # 285/15 issued on 09/02/2015. , comply with commissioner's order
Jul 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.10 overhead protection. at time of inspection of an alt 1 building under construction topped off at roof level; active job site, i observed no roof protection, existed over air condition duct of adjacent
Oct 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1704.1.1 failure to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance & prior to start of work under special inspection requirement. at the time of inspection it was observed
Jul 31, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per rule.at the time of inspection it was observed that under the supervision of howard walters,he allowed workers to perform partial demo w/o first check
Jul 31, 2017 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans construction documents at jobsite. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contructor failed to have dob drawings on site. when requesting the plans from
Jul 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3301.2/failure to institute maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no guardrails.at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractor failed to install guardrails at hole openin
Jul 31, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc1001.4/miscellaneous violations,failure to provide adequate exits for an existing structure.at the time of inspection it was observed thatthe contractor failed to install adequate egress as per code.an a fram
Jul 31, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35116574l issued in 7/28/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuent to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with the commissoner's order
Jan 13, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35116574l issued on 07/28/15 and to file a cerificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.noted:no document file to reme
Nov 12, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35113363h issued on 7/28/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with the commissioner
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35113363h issued on 7/28/2015 and to file a certificate of correction pursuent to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102.01.rem:comply with the order and/or file
Oct 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. vacate order 285/15 issued 7/28/15. premises was in full operation on 8-3-15 as per ecb #35136888m.
Oct 3, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/the order of the commissioner. noted: at time of inspection the business in full operation despite the vacate order 285/15 ordered 7/28/15 contrary to order. remedy: comply wi
Aug 3, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.note:at time of inspection found an acumulation of storage of carton boxes in main egress stairs at 1st flr.carton boxes stored at 1st and 2nd flr apprx 8'in heig
Jul 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. note: roof partial collapsed and being supported by screw jacks at rear section of 2nd flr.brick chimney collapsing on roof,bricks missing structural cracks
Jul 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect noted: missing & loose bricks @ door opening @ 1st flr & vertical hair line cracks apprx 6'l in stucco story @ brick exterior bldg wall west side. remedy: maintain
Mar 14, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Signage missing
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 1, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 1, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 11,449 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,944 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2562 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,420,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #388843, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 56 Greenpoint Avenue
Who owns 56 Greenpoint Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greenpoint Terrace LLC.
Does 56 Greenpoint Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Greenpoint Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 36% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 Greenpoint Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Greenpoint Avenue?
It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.