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556 Ridgewood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04135-0029Map

Owner of record: Herrera, Julio

556 Ridgewood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Herrera, Julio. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
83

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • 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 5, 2026

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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, 2017

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Dec 27, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Aug 30, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at basement entrance.

    Aug 30, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apt. divided creating seperate apt located at apt bsmt

    Aug 30, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass at window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at switch, north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north apt 3 pomales. , section '' ''

    Mar 22, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    May 25, 2011

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. 1 sty andbasement duplex apt sub-divided creating separate apt at basement par tititions erected creating rooms for living also. full kitchen w/gas

    Aug 30, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: (1) erected wood structure with roof at rear yard of property lot approx: 7 feet wide x 8 feet long x 9 feet high. (2) interior renovation at cellar level with erected new she

    Aug 8, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 13, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2015 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 6, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 5, 2015 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Dec 18, 2014 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt BASMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt BASMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BSMST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BSMST

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BSMST

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,024 ft²
Lot area
1,884 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4135 / 29
Assessed value
$77,880
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347633, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 556 Ridgewood Avenue

Who owns 556 Ridgewood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Herrera, Julio.

Does 556 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 556 Ridgewood Avenue 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 556 Ridgewood Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 556 Ridgewood Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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