98 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04661-0026Map
Owner of record: U.s. Bank Trust National Association, No T In Its I
98 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is U.s. Bank Trust National Association, No T In Its I. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2023. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 97
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 · 70
- BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement
Aug 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of garage was converted into living space at basement
Aug 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at sink, washbasin, bathtub and water closet at basement
Aug 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at basement
Aug 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of -- garage converted into class -a- apartment at basement
Mar 17, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible - gasrange in kitchen at basement
Mar 17, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections --at kitchen and bathroom at basement
Mar 17, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at front of building
Mar 25, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl tile in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective steam radiator in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls, in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door glass pane, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and north walls, in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet, in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at lobby, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve, in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted : observed at exposure 1 ,on the ground floor,the garage door was removed ,and replaced with a brick& stucco wall,with a window, and door. there is no permit for this work ., obtain
Dec 26, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class-"a" apartment at basement in conjunction and use with garage. rooms used for
Aug 20, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob class 'a' apt.created @ garage & basement garage door removed entrance door in place partition erected from door to floor to ceiling creating use of rooms for
Mar 17, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at basement level garage door removedand conversion to door & wall noted no permit remedy:obtain a pemrit if feasible or restore to prior legal use & or condition
Jul 27, 2004 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 9, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $953,800 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,792 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4661 / 26
- Assessed value
- $53,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 98 East 56 Street
Who owns 98 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is U.s. Bank Trust National Association, No T In Its I.
Does 98 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 98 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 98 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 98 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.