50 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04642-0017Map
Owner of record: Arvest Bank
50 East 56 Street is a two-family home built in 2001 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Arvest Bank. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 44
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 35
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 18, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 22, 2021
Open — Info 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 8, 2019
Open — Info 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 1, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Jan 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall (approx. 25 square feet) and ceiling (approx. 12 square feet) in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective casing and jambs at apartment entrance door located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall (approx. 5 square feet) at closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 15 square feet) at closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window sill and frame (approx. 2 square feet) at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 20 square feet) and south wall (approx. 10 square feet) at east closet at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall (approx. 1 square foot) at west closet in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department scuttle opening walls in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles (approx. 10 square feet) in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at scuttle opening in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west and south wall (approx. 5 square feet) at skylight in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls (approx. 5 square feet) at skylight in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window frames (approx. 5 square feet) at east and north walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (approx. 1 square feet) in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx. 8 square feet) in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hinges at door at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet under sink at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
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 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective handrail at interior staircase located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north and west wall and ceiling (approx. 5 square feet) in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: partitions erected at cellar creating 3 rooms. plumbing lines installed creating stand-up shower, and kitchen sink. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Mar 23, 2006 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Expired permit #301178473. fence permit has expired on 12-31-01. dob records show that no renewal was issued. remedy: renew permit.
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property effected by construction operation. work noted. sheet ocking on the 2nd floor and siding has been in progress. construction fence from the side of building # 46 on e 56 st
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractors sign. violation noted: nb under construction at time of inspection: sheet rocking sideing and no contractor's sign posted. remedy: post contractor's sign.
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post controctor sign upon inspection of the above property house to 2 floor enclosed nad controctor's sign has not posted on siteremedy; provide contractor's sign.
Mar 20, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property offected by const operations upon inspeciton of the above property, house ot 2 floor enclosed and constuction fence in front approx, 12'w length was missing & accessible t
Mar 20, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Mold
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Windows
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jun 18, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 29, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 4, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
May 4, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 2001
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,452 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,825 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4642 / 17
- Assessed value
- $50,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #812362, last renewed Jan 24, 2018.
Questions about 50 East 56 Street
Who owns 50 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arvest Bank.
Does 50 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 50 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 50 East 56 Street built?
City records list 2001 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 50 East 56 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.