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290 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0032Map

Owner of record: Henry, Gail E

290 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 Henry, Gail E. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 13 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 22

  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18174443 issued 20-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash at 2nd window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tiles in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed kickdown door stopper at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed kickdown door stopper at building vestibule door

    Aug 20, 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

    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 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

    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

    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.

    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
  • 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

    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.

    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 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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts required

    Jun 22, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 11, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 24, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 24, 2005 · 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
3,080 ft²
Lot area
2,633 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4702 / 32
Assessed value
$231,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307297, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 290 East 55 Street

Who owns 290 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Henry, Gail E.

Does 290 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 290 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 290 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 290 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.