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
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 · 71
- 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
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
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
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
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections gas stove at cellar
Sep 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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
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.