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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 35

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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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  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 22, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 22, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail entrance to cellar front.

    Aug 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing handrail entrance to 1 sty bldg.

    Aug 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 40 watt light bulb rear yard.

    Aug 7, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.