248 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0014Map
Owner of record: M & M Irrevocable Trust
248 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 M & M Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 30 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- 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 · 45
- 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
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
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 25, 2024
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 9, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 4, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 3
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
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.
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
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 ***minimum 100 watts required***
Jan 27, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide proper securing of scuttl cover by means of slide bolts hook or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle.
Sep 19, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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.
Sep 19, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective knob vestibule door 1 sty.
Sep 19, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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.
Sep 19, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty rear apt.
Dec 17, 1987
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.
Jun 12, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 2 sty apt 2ffront & center rooms. , section '' ''
Apr 9, 1986 · Apt 2FFRON
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch 2 sty apt 2f southeast room. located at apt 2f
Apr 9, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2f. located at apt 2f
Apr 9, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles 2 sty apt 2f bathroom. located at apt 2f
Apr 9, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 2 sty apt 2f bathroom. located at apt 2f
Apr 9, 1986 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor vestibule to 1 sty pub hall.
Aug 17, 1982
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the roof so that it will not leak over clg 2 sty pub hall.
Aug 17, 1982
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 at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Aug 17, 1982
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection bathroom 2nd sty rear apt.
Aug 17, 1982
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 partitions erected & plumbing fixtures in cellar.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded concrete coping parapet wall roof front.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Sep 29, 1980
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 wood paneling at stair enclosure of cellar.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom of stair enclosure cellar to 1 sty pub hall.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar center.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the 40 watts south side yard.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household articles in boiler room cellar rear.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar front.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattresses cellar front.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar.
Sep 29, 1980
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
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 / 14
- Assessed value
- $236,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315923, last renewed Jun 13, 2025.
Questions about 248 East 55 Street
Who owns 248 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is M & M Irrevocable Trust.
Does 248 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 248 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 248 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 248 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.