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137 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04682-0067Map

Owner of record: Joseph Denis

137 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Denis. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 10 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 44

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 25, 2024

    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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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 4, 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
  • 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

    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 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
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  • 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
  • B

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

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 2F

    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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture front entrance north side.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the outh side yard night inspection.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south side yard.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolts or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.

    Mar 29, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal louvre with fusible link at boiler room cellar.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar center & rear.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar room.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 wood studs & wood paneling creating rooms cellar.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar south center.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of suspended acoustical ceiling cellar rear & center.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood paneling around walls cellar rear.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum block wall boiler room cellar.

    Mar 28, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain south yard.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling 2 sty east apt 2r northeast room. located at apt 2r

    Mar 15, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 2 sty east apt 2r northeast room. located at apt 2r

    Mar 15, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line sink 2 sty east apt 2r kitchen er1. located at apt 2r

    Mar 15, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall alcove center room 2 sty east apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Mar 15, 1989 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 wall pierced bldg front 2 sty air conditioners installed.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall

    Mar 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the fecal matter at rear yard.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles 1 sty east apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r

    Mar 15, 1989 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 2r slotpole. located at apt 2r

    Mar 15, 1989 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 & on boiler room door.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture entrance 1 sty public hall front.

    Mar 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections basement front.

    Mar 2, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 24, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 12, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2005 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,788 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4682 / 67
Assessed value
$201,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311347, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.

Questions about 137 East 56 Street

Who owns 137 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Denis.

Does 137 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 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 137 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 East 56 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.