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168 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0026Map

Owner of record: Thurairatnam, Naren

168 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Thurairatnam, Naren. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
49

What to know

Concern
16 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 · 52

  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing, guardrail and, handrail above retaining wall to stair below grade, northeast section, building front yard

    Mar 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at iron gate entrance to building at porch , at front areaway, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective loose , detached, self- door closure at door to building, at porch , at front areaway, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to all light fixtures and eletrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on front gate leading to building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west wall (leading to rear yard) in the kitchen located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective steam pipe at west wall in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building street entrance

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east at north, the 4th room from east at north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at wrought iron security door at building street entrance

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at wrought iron security door at building street entrance

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - defective located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to basement locked

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the 2nd room from east located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note. front brick porch wall is crack approx. 1/2 w & leaning. also brick stairs at front of bldg masony treads are loose. remedy: maintain exterior bldg forthwith.

    Sep 24, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall. defect noted: brickwork looseat bsmt window lintel near entry door. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Jan 26, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 25, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 25, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 25, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Construction

    Pavement

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 23, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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
1940
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,510 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4681 / 26
Assessed value
$38,460
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352707, last renewed —.

Questions about 168 East 56 Street

Who owns 168 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Thurairatnam, Naren.

Does 168 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 168 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 168 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 168 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.