134 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0012Map
Owner of record: Elimene Joudan As Trustee
134 East 56 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 Elimene Joudan As Trustee. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 30 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 39
- 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
Open — 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — 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 25, 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.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — 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, 2023
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
Open — 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 4, 2022
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 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Apr 8, 2021
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
Open — 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 - 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, cellar center.
Feb 26, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections thru out cellar.
Feb 26, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition garage erected at rear north court
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of unused and unregistered cars at rear north court
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition partitions erected in cellar creating rooms
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of gate padlocked at front north court obstructing egress to street
Jan 11, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard night inspection.
Sep 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth side yard night inspection.
Sep 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 night inspection.
Sep 21, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar center.
Jul 31, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 40 watts electrical light bulb fixture rear yard.
Jul 16, 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 front.
Jul 9, 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.
Jul 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Jul 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Jul 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty pub hall.
Jul 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Jul 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 2 sty pub hall.
Jul 9, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock 2 sty apt 2f entrance door. , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1985 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar front.
Feb 17, 1977
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living purposes cellar front.
Feb 8, 1977
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar center.
Feb 8, 1977
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BST
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt BDLG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt BDLG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 10, 2017 · Apt BDLG
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
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 12
- Assessed value
- $209,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302708, last renewed Dec 20, 2024.
Questions about 134 East 56 Street
Who owns 134 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elimene Joudan As Trustee.
Does 134 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 134 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 134 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 134 East 56 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.