148 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0018Map

148 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 Chambers Kenneth. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 10 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 58

What to know

Concern

3 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 · 15

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
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
Open — 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.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — 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.
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
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
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.
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 25, 2013
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

Class - 1
36,16,40,49,b154. b154-pacific boiler. temporary boiler - unregistered devices.referenced boiler not registered on the dob boiler division database.licensed installer must file application for installation.
Jun 28, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2R
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
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Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt NA
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Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2013 · Apt 2R
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt PVT
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2013 · Apt NA
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2013 · Apt NA
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt BLDG
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt NA
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2011 · Apt BLDG
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 2R
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Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2F
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
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Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 2F
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Electric
Wiring
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Electric
Wiring
Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Electric
Wiring
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
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General
Floor
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2005 · Apt 1R
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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General
Floor
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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General
Doors
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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General
Mold
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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General
Floor
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
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Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Floor
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 1R
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 (C3)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 2
Residential units: 4
Building area: 3,360 ft²
Lot area: 2,800 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 4681 / 18
Assessed value: $209,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #320671, last renewed Nov 21, 2024.

Questions about 148 East 56 Street

Who owns 148 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chambers Kenneth.

Does 148 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 148 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 148 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 148 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.