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38 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04642-0014Map

Owner of record: Moses Pazan

38 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Moses Pazan. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 27 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 35

  • 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 4, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 9, 2024

    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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door entrance to building

    May 8, 2023

    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 in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at the lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double lock cylinder at storm door entrance to building

    May 8, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    May 8, 2023 · Apt 2F

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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 4, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 8, 2021

    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.

    Oct 17, 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 7, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Dec 17, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Sep 21, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the outh yard & rear yard night inspection.

    Sep 21, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 6, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 6, 2023 · Apt TOPFLO

    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
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,036 ft²
Lot area
2,825 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4642 / 14
Assessed value
$56,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351895, last renewed Jun 2, 2026.

Questions about 38 East 56 Street

Who owns 38 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Moses Pazan.

Does 38 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 38 East 56 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 38 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 38 East 56 Street?

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.