56 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04598-0038Map
Owner of record: 56 East 96th Street INC.
56 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 56 East 96th Street INC.. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 59
- 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 4, 2026
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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 10, 2024
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.
Feb 24, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
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 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at cellar
Jul 21, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 21, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar
Jun 24, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling throughout
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 2nd from bottom at stairs from cellar to 1st story public hall
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the throughout floor at cellar
Jun 15, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extention cord at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric switch north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door saddle in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective west wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixure in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sheetrock wall in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door frame in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin from wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold & mildew at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leaks at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2004 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 4, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 4, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Construction
Roof
Jan 15, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 20, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 22, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,214 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4598 / 38
- Assessed value
- $231,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309210, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 56 East 96 Street
Who owns 56 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 56 East 96th Street INC..
Does 56 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 56 East 96 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 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 56 East 96 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.