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
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 · 37
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
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.
Nov 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at basement entrance.
Aug 30, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.