178 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0030Map
Owner of record: Richards, Marlane
178 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 Richards, Marlane. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 20 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 9
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 · 26
- 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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective ms. ince in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes of the window in the east room located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls of the center room and in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to the east room located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing doorknobs of the entrance door in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 1, 2002 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed south door to 2 sty apt 1 sty vestibule. , section '' ''
Sep 16, 1988 · Apt 1
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.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 1
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
- 2,384 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,933 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 30
- Assessed value
- $38,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335588, last renewed Nov 26, 2019.
Questions about 178 East 56 Street
Who owns 178 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richards, Marlane.
Does 178 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 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 178 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 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.