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
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 · 52
- 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building street entrance
Aug 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to basement locked
Aug 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
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
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.