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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 45

  • 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

    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 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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
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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 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts required***

    Jan 27, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 1-fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 28, 2001 · Apt 1-FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

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

    Dec 2, 1994

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked

    May 7, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes 2 sty bldg front.

    Jul 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jul 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Replace with new the missing baluster 1 to 2 stys public hall.

    Jul 11, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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
2,933 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.