158 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0022Map
Owner of record: Simon Sophia
158 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Simon Sophia. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 33 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 35
- 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
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.
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
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.
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
Open — Info 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
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.
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
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.
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
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 22, 2017
Open — Info 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 7, 2016
Open — Info 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 8, 2015
Open — Info 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 20, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.
Sep 22, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolts hooks or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.
Sep 22, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty public hall.
Sep 22, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture 2 sty public hall.
Sep 22, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall night inspection.
Sep 22, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unregistered vehicle stored in yard.
Apr 28, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition erected floor to clg creating room kitchen & bathroom cellar rear.
Aug 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail entrance to cellar front.
Aug 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rain leader not connected to cast iron pipe south court yard.
Aug 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb 2 sty public hall.
Aug 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing handrail entrance to 1 sty bldg.
Aug 7, 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 south court yard.
Aug 7, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 40 watt light bulb rear yard.
Aug 7, 1986
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.
Aug 7, 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.
Aug 7, 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.
Jul 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: work noted: in bsmt (3)pc bathroom (2) rooms kitchen sink & stove remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use & or condition
Sep 29, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,560 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 22
- Assessed value
- $61,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348257, last renewed Apr 11, 2008.
Questions about 158 East 56 Street
Who owns 158 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simon Sophia.
Does 158 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 158 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 158 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 158 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.