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556 Thomas S Boyland St

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03518-0066Map

Owner of record: Boyland Hopkinson LLC

556 Thomas S Boyland St is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 23 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Boyland Hopkinson LLC. HPD has recorded 202 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
202
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
454

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 5, 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
23
About 100% of the building's 23 apartments

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 · 202

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt A4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink drain pipe in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt A4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt A4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the 1st room from north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt A4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at bottom at entrance door

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt A4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 a4firs, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 a4firs, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob in the entrance located at apt a4firs, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door in the entrance located at apt a4firs, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead

    Sep 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead

    Sep 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd marble tread for bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at west and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the private hallway located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at tub in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 17917986 issued 27-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 27, 2025 · Apt A1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt A1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt A1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt A1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at ceiling light fixture at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Nov 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Nov 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at south wall in the kitchen located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet doors at east wall in the kitchen located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt D4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348505 vio#041526pi31601sb dated 04/15/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 05/15/26. as of 05/29/26 the corrective action plan was not rec'd immed comply w/commissioner's order control#348505 & dob# 041526pi31601sb

    May 29, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner-obsvd brick masonry severly bulging/cracked at parapet of exp1. an annual parapet report is req'd to be completed annually starting 2024. submit annual parapet observation report for 2025 to be rec'd no later than 04/29/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order req'd-obsvd brick masonry severly bulging/ cracked @ parapet and at risk of collapse onto the public way @ exp1 these structural defects causes bricks to be loose & parapet to be unstable. owner to immed retain dob reg cont'r to install s/w full width of exp1, start work immed

    Apr 15, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd brick masonry bulging/cracks at parapet. addt'l brick masonry cracks deteriorated mortar joints, cracked window sill & inadequately supported ac unit. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing with dob to eval entire bldg and to submit a corrective action plan by 05/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately,make safe,call the dob to resume work,aloud to work on providing fire-stopping only

    Mar 10, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 2, 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 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 23, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order dob parapet vio 041526pi31602sb and dob control #348506 dated 04/15/2026. no compliance on file for annual parapet observation report. remedy: comply with the commiss

    Sep 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order #052926pi31610ag control #348589 dated 05/29/26. no compliance on file for corrective actionplan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.

    Jul 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B201 50a.50b. 50a work w/o a permit 28-105.1 50b no work permit filed w/ dob fo rthe replacement boiler

    Dec 16, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354 36.15.32a.50a.50a no emergency fuel cut of sw. on 2nd egress

    Dec 16, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B201,50a,b,c.50a-work w/o a permit.28.105.1.50b-obtain permit.50c-no permit filed w/dob for the replace merit boiler.

    Aug 6, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354,50a,36,50b,c.50a-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling.50b-pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no threaded end.50c-flue pipe needsupport & screws.

    Aug 6, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b34a34b32a36bq950a50b50c50d50e50f51. 50a pipe safety or relief valvedischarge down no threaded end. 50b pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no threaded end. 50c remove waste oil from boiler room. 50d

    Feb 22, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt CMN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 25, 2026 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 19, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 19, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 19, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2026 · Apt A4FIRS

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 26, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 26, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt B5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt D4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
23
Building area
21,120 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3518 / 66
Assessed value
$618,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311694, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 556 Thomas S Boyland St

Who owns 556 Thomas S Boyland St?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boyland Hopkinson LLC.

Does 556 Thomas S Boyland St have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 202 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 Thomas S Boyland St rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 556 Thomas S Boyland St built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 Thomas S Boyland St?

It has 23 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.