286 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0031Map
Owner of record: Gray , Gerard
286 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 Gray , Gerard. HPD has recorded 103 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 103
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 93
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 · 103
- 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 - 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 - 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 17, 2023
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 - 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting slide bolt installed at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , at boiler room
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing iron guardrail at, stair stoop, north wall, building front yard
Dec 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at stair below grade , northeast section, building front yard
Dec 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing guardrail above cheeks at, stair below grade, northeast section, building front yard
Dec 16, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt locking device, at door, with eye hooks capable of being padlocked, in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperatrive in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
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 entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer from entrance to building to east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ( approximately 8sqft) in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle, at west door opening, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ( approximately 1sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ( approximately 2sqft) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding water, at all fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 00; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
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.
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 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north window - (15 sq. ft.) in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north window - (20 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north 1 window and north 2 window - (35 sq. ft.) in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east 1 window and east 2 window - (35 sq. ft.) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell - buzzer intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east 1 window and east 2 window (35 sq. ft.) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 2F
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
Entire building
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 2S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt NA
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
- 3,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,633 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4702 / 31
- Assessed value
- $231,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315037, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.
Questions about 286 East 55 Street
Who owns 286 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gray , Gerard.
Does 286 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 103 housing violations at this property.
Is 286 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 286 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 286 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.