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27 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04643-0048Map

Owner of record: Charles, Vernon

27 East 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Charles, Vernon. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on January 21, 2026.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 21, 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 · 7

  • 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.

    Jan 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall under sink kitchen basement apt.

    Jun 29, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection water supply pipe to water closet bathroom basement apt

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door kitchen to rear yard and basement apt.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at meter wall basement.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and brick south wall meter room basement.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1950
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,384 ft²
Lot area
2,680 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4643 / 48
Assessed value
$55,440
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 27 East 56 Street

Who owns 27 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Charles, Vernon.

Does 27 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 27 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 27 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1950 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 27 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.