294 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0033Map
Owner of record: Jean-Baptiste, Stewart
294 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 Jean-Baptiste, Stewart. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 107
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 · 76
- 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
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 9, 2024
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.
Nov 17, 2023
Open — Info 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
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.
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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 5, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster, west wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 5, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide : light and ventilation at 2nd room from north at east, 2nd story, apartment
May 5, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling and walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator with door intack at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at vestibule and at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the counter balance at windows in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at water supply line at flush pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at west
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records:noted: the cellar now altered and occupied as a dwelling without adequate 2nd means of egress. remedy: amend department records, or
Jun 19, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: full partition walls erected at cellar level created 3 rooms, one room occupied as s-r-o with bed for sleeping at time of inspection. (2) kitchen with residential sink (3) 2ps
Jun 19, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: noted: the floor joists at cellar under 1st storyfloor where bathroom are located with missing fire stop ceiling at same location and at various location at ceiling throughout cellar.remedy
Jun 19, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Window guards
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 23, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 2
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 / 33
- Assessed value
- $231,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333991, last renewed Nov 29, 2022.
Questions about 294 East 55 Street
Who owns 294 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jean-Baptiste, Stewart.
Does 294 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 294 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 294 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 294 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.