256 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0018Map
Owner of record: Furmae Corp.
256 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 Furmae Corp.. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 27 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the plaster with fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 4, 2023
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
Show 35 more ↓
- 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 - 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 24, 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.
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 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.
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 - 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
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west 1 window. in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 2nd closet from west at north wall door, 3rd closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 2R
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 ***minimum 100 watts required***
Jan 27, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Apr 17, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at east
Apr 17, 2004 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective; tenant: ms. branch, c. in the entire apartment located at apt 1-fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2001 · Apt 1-FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1-fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2001 · Apt 1-FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty rear apt 2r er1 located at apt 2r
Dec 2, 1994 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable consisting of tork clock connected to electrical controls boiler cellar
Dec 2, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections thru out cellar
Dec 2, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty front apt 3 , section '' ''
Oct 24, 1992 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty rear apt 2r located at apt 2r
May 7, 1992 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked
May 7, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes 2 sty bldg front.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster 1 to 2 stys public hall.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jul 11, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 10, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Jul 10, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 10, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt SF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt FF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt SF
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - General
Mold
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - General
Mold
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 15, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - General
Mold
Feb 15, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2004 · Apt 1FRON
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,933 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4702 / 18
- Assessed value
- $246,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352516, last renewed Jan 22, 2026.
Questions about 256 East 55 Street
Who owns 256 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Furmae Corp..
Does 256 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 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 256 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 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.