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244 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0013Map

Owner of record: Joseph-Harry, Nordine

244 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph-Harry, Nordine. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 24

  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper and lower sashes at window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .... in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2018

    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 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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1F

    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
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,850 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4702 / 13
Assessed value
$246,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #330984, last renewed Nov 5, 2024.

Questions about 244 East 55 Street

Who owns 244 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph-Harry, Nordine.

Does 244 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 244 East 55 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 244 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 244 East 55 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.