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206 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0013Map

Owner of record: King, Sean

206 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is King, Sean. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 71

  • 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
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    May 22, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    May 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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.

    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
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective front entrance door 2nd story front apt 2f. located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, stairs at cellar rear provides access to boiler room at cellar rear. contary to the multiple law section (65) paragraph (2)

    Jun 6, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration stairs at the cellar rear provides access into the boiler room at cellar. contary to the multiple dwelling law section (65) paragraph (2).

    Jun 6, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard. 2nd story front apt. located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work 2nd story front apt 2f bathroom. located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling around skylight at public hall, 2nd story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling around skylight at public hall, 2nd story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling around skylight at public hall, 1st story

    May 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    May 25, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Oct 3, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts bb (cellar story, 1st apartment from east at south). vacate #145772

    Sep 26, 2018

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas stove at basement

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections shower , water closet ,washbasin and kitchen sink at basement

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections gas stove at cellar

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, washbasin, shower and watercloset, kitchen sink at cellar

    Sep 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling to east and south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b

    Aug 26, 2018 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing laa #340341017 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Jan 19, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob's records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at basement. unlawful gas stove & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present compl

    Sep 18, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Open
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2003 · Apt 2-R

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,436 ft²
Lot area
2,800 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4703 / 13
Assessed value
$56,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352091, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 206 East 56 Street

Who owns 206 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is King, Sean.

Does 206 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 206 East 56 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 206 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 206 East 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.