56 Vermont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03661-0121Map
Owner of record: Josepsh Yuzef LLC
56 Vermont Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Josepsh Yuzef LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on January 14, 2025. 24 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 35
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 29
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 14, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets at all wall and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdflo, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures all cold water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 2, 2020 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 2, 2020 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
May 2, 2020 · Apt 2FL
Open — Invalid certification - 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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and east wall aprox 20sq feet in the 1st room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall inside closet in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall inside closet in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story
Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 16 sq. ft. at west wall, 16 sq. ft. at south wall and 4 sq. ft. at ceiling in closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... inside closet 15 sq ft in the 5th room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall inside closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet base in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 5th apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- Construction other optional
At time of inspection, 60 vermont street, bk-ed #16627 to partially demolish the rear extension. immediate hazard appears to be resolved. however, there are no job filings to address the structural items on the ed.
Feb 5, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 5, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection,60 vermont street, bk-ed #16624 to partially demolish the rear extension. immediate hazard appears to be resolved. however, there are no job filings to address the structural items on the ed.
Feb 5, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ed #16624 issued in jan 2021 indicates rear extension exp 2 cracked at parapet level,had an opening through the roof,exp 4 masonry wall cracked/deteriorated & slightly bulging.masonry walls do not have adequate reinforcement. wood joists inadequately supported by partially detached wood blocking. roof and floor joits did not have
Feb 3, 2026
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Partially demolish the 2story plus cellar rear extension approximately 20 feet wide by 12 feet deep. weather proof the remaining exposure 3 wall of the main 3 story plus cellar building to remain
Jan 28, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install shoring at the 2 story plus cellar rear extension along the exp#2 party wall(between 56/58 vermont st)full depth approximately 12 linear feet, extending from the underside of the roof and continuing down to the cellar slab.shoring to be designed by a nys pe & installed under nys pe supervision
Jan 28, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fail to comply w/commish order#357163(120121feu30505pn) dated 12/1/21 rquiring ownr rtain nyspe to prepare rpr dwgs & legalize all wrk.wrk rquird to strt undr prmt by 1/17/22.as of 1/26/22 no jobs to rpr or legalize have been file in bis or dobnow,no work prmts obtaind.immed comply w/commisioner's order#357163(120121feu30505pn) dated 12/1/2021
Jan 26, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
.due to fire
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order-explosion@58 vermont 12/1/21,exp2 prty wall btwn 56&58@ 1fl partly damaged with approximately 5'wx3.5'tall opening thru wall.floor joist @2,3&roof&wall above inadequate supported @party wall opening.no vert rebar observed.owner retain nyspe&contrct-immed instal shorng along exp2 prty wall.onsite full pe supervisn.file job w/i 2day
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ewo-due to gas explosion occured @58vermont st.bk on 12/1/2121 front facade of this bldg suffered dmg.risk of debris falling from front facade to sidewalk.represents danger to public.ownr immed hire nyspe & cntrctor &install tight board fence @ front of bldg.all wrk suprvisd onsite pe.file prmt w/in 2day
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain-gas explsn-5'wx3.5'tall sect-1fl-exp2pwbetwn56&58 vermont,part remvd during fire figtn ops.fire sep comp exp2pw&wood joist abv opn inadeq suprtd.cmu wl integ-miss vert [email protected] engage nyspe-eval entire bldg&prep/file rpr dwgs&legalz wrk.bldg rpr undr prmt strt 01/17/22 compl/signof 03/04/2022
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 14, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
. residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families - legal single-family mixed-use building converted to a three family dwelling., restore to prior
Dec 15, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to the cofo (301820108f): @ cellar- 1 apt w. bedroom (inadequate light & air), full kitchen w/ elec stove, couch, tv, foodstuffs; @ 2nd fl- 1 apt w/ kithenette, 3 pc bath, 2 partitioned bedro
Dec 15, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
I observed in the building boiler room. illegal flexible bypass installed on the hot water heaters. an illegal apt in cellar area with 3-piece bathroom and kitchen sink and stove. no records at dob of any test
Dec 1, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
I observed in the building boiler room. illegal flexible bypass installed on the hot water heaters. to supply gas for hot water. without any inspections or certification by dob., file for required permits and h
Dec 1, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
I observed in the building boiler room. illegal flexible bypass installed on the hot water heaters. an illegal apt in cellar area with 3-piece bathroom and kitchen sink and stove. all the gas and plumbing work
Dec 1, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35414041y issued on 07/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. working w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order
Mar 8, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Residenc converted maintained or occupied a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families authorized by teh c of o or official department records dept of buiilding record c of o #301820108f ind
Jul 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a pemrit noted at second floor installed unpermitted gas line for stove in kicthen (cooking) erected full height partition or wall creating rooms.obtain permit
Jul 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
New bldg occupied w/o valid certificate of occupancy.noted:observed attime of inspection the bldg at 1st flr to be occupied as an office and2nd and 3rd flr as an occupied unit. 2nd flr observed a male occupant
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.re:installation of plumbing material.in the rear of the bldg no hub cast iron pipe is 2"to a roof drain.pipe to rood should be 3"no hub pipe.rem:remove non com
Sep 25, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Fail to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp const. noguard rails. noted: at time of inspection at east elevation of 1st fl entrance no guard rails installed next to entrance to cellar door. con
Oct 7, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt APT2L
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt APT2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt APT2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 2, 2020 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 20, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 20, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,105 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3661 / 121
- Assessed value
- $46,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815214, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 56 Vermont Street
Who owns 56 Vermont Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Josepsh Yuzef LLC.
Does 56 Vermont Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 Vermont Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 56 Vermont Street built?
City records list 2006 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 Vermont Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.