122 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04660-0013Map
Owner of record: Griffith, Rodney
122 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Griffith, Rodney. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 27 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 40
- 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
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
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 9, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 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.
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 - 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ,, at cellar
Jan 31, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections kitchen and bathroom at cellar
Jan 31, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt base, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2010 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling. in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling. in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. (june harding) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bedroom 2 from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 9, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections thru out basement
Sep 21, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes thru out basement
Sep 21, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty west apt 2r located at apt 2r
Mar 28, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked
Mar 28, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread & riser 1 & 2 up steps north & south front entrance to bldg.
Sep 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line north yard.
Sep 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north & south front yard.
Sep 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Aug 26, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective eroded mortar joints of brick work front wall 1 sty south.
Aug 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 bldg front south entrance.
Aug 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the night inspection lights not on side & rear yards.
Aug 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement block wall over boiler room door cellar rear.
May 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plastered clg boiler room cellar rear.
May 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of accumulation of soot walls 2 sty rear apt thru out.
May 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-34.01 adm code thoroughly whitewash or paint with a light color the surfaces walls & clg boiler room cellar rear.
Apr 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections from front to rear of cellar.
Apr 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs all rooms 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Apr 19, 1984 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot covered walls clgs and woodwork all rooms 2 sty rear apt.
Apr 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Apr 19, 1984 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall night inspection.
Apr 19, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Oct 23, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records class a apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rms ktcn and btrm fixturespresent rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o
Jan 31, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 23, 2010 · Apt BASE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2010 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Mold
Jan 23, 2010 · Apt BASE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt BASE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2003 · Apt 3
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
- 4,020 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4660 / 13
- Assessed value
- $251,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309929, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 122 East 55 Street
Who owns 122 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Griffith, Rodney.
Does 122 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 122 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 122 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 122 East 55 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.