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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

Concern
1 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 · 26

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    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

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
2,384 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.