180 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04681-0031Map
Owner of record: Lawrence, Calvin
180 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 Lawrence, Calvin. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 13 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 62
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 · 21
- 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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Nov 7, 2016
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
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- ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of kitchen basement apt.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster clg boiler room cellar rear.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen center basement apt.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & om boiler room door.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors basement sty boiler room entrance.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys all parts.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 celotex drop ceiling installed all rooms basement sty apt.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed metal security door & wood door street to vestibule 1 sty.
Aug 29, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance gate at front entrance door to bldg.
Aug 24, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 20, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Mold
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Windows
Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Doors
Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 4B
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
- 1,942 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4681 / 31
- Assessed value
- $38,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351723, last renewed Oct 15, 2024.
Questions about 180 East 56 Street
Who owns 180 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawrence, Calvin.
Does 180 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 180 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 180 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 180 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.