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81 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04642-0039Map

Owner of record: Ruth Smith

81 East 55 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 Ruth Smith. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
19 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 · 70

  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at entrance of boiler room at basement

    Jan 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room at basement

    Jan 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    § 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material carton boxes, wood planks, household items at boiler room at basement

    Jan 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, discarded mattress and household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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 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 22, 2017

    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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st door from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 2FLR

    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
2,867 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4642 / 39
Assessed value
$56,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331199, last renewed Oct 22, 2019.

Questions about 81 East 55 Street

Who owns 81 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ruth Smith.

Does 81 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 East 55 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 81 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 East 55 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.