56 St Nicholas Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03200-0031Map
Owner of record: Fox, Jeffrey
56 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fox, Jeffrey. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2024. 10 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 160
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 · 30
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st window from south at west and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at building front at 2nd window from south at east exterior wall , 2nd story
Jul 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at building front at 2nd window from south at east exterior wall , 3rd story
Jul 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16979773 issued 16-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at ceiling, and 2 square feet at south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at ceiling, and 2 square feet at south wall. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16956850 issued 08-may-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 square feet at ceiling, and 3 square feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16956851 issued 08-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 square feet at ceiling, and 3 square feet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of garbage cans blocking the drop ladder landing areea
May 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locks at door to entrance to bldg at front areaway, 1st story
Feb 14, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors that is required in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... window at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fron, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 3FRON
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window guard installed at fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Nov 21, 1991
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 5, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3200 / 31
- Assessed value
- $486,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341780, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 56 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 56 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fox, Jeffrey.
Does 56 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 56 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.