254 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0036Map
Owner of record: Rda E56th St LLC
254 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 47 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rda E56th St LLC. HPD has recorded 569 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 48 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 569
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 644
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 569
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at window recess in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porceline enemal glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt D1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired glass at skylight at bulkhead , section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired glass at skylight at bulkhead , section at south
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt D1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt D1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt D1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt D1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story, section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story, section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story, section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Provide metal screen at skylight at bulkhead , section at south
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at bulkhead , section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at bulkhead , section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at bulkhead , section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Provide metal screen at skylight at bulkhead , section at north
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 15, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the and north wall in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection in the bathroom located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Refit windows in the 4th room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt D2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit window in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit window in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt C7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt C7
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
F.t.m. at time of inspection, observed 4 story building with 47 walk up apartments. apt d-11 sustained fire, water & smoke damage, occupied apt b-11 & c-11 5 workers on site engage in interior gut renovation, kitchen fully gutted, fire stopping removed from living rm & hallway ceilings & walls. such condition is dangerous to life and property.
Jun 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Work without permit, laundry room created in cellar, 3 gas dryers complete with all typical gas piping, water and waste piping for washing machine. no permits on file, work 100% completed, obtain all permits
Sep 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Lack of automatic sprinkler where required, i observed in basement 3 gas fired dryers in the same space with no sprinkler coverage. as per bc 903.2.11.13 automatic sprinklers are required in a space with 2 or m
Sep 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed at basement converted/occupied by/with 2 sro's consisting of tv's, beds, food/drinks refrigerator, microwave, personal effects sro's share common bathroom/kitchen area, discontinue illegal occupancy or
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
Observed at basement illegal occupied/use as a kitchen equipment repair/refurb. in a r5 residential district, discontinue illegal use; discontinue illegal use
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Observed at basement erected full height partitions w/doors creating additional rooms, installed water/waste lines for 3pc bthrm/residential sink and unauthorize gas line for/with stove with installed electrica
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39087739x as of 5/11/2026., file a certificate
May 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39087740n as of 5/11/2026., file a certificate
May 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39087738y as of 5/11/2026., file a certificate
May 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Residence converted and occupied as a dwelling for more than families authorized by official department records: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, partition walls erected to create class a ap
Oct 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observed cellar apartment with 3 pcs bathroom, gas piping for hot and cold water in shower. dob records indicate no permit on file for work done., obtain all pe
Oct 3, 2025
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, partition walls erected to create class a apartment, consists of a bedroom, 3pc bathroom, kitchen area with refrigerator, stove, and s
Oct 3, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all person and property affected by construction operation. a.t.o.i 4 story building with 47, walk up apartments. apt d-11 sustained fire, water & smoke damage, occupied apt b-11 & c-11, 5
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file a required tenant protection plan. a.t.o.i 4 story building with 47 walk up apartments. apt d-11 sustained fire, water & smoke damage, occupied apt b-11 & c-11, 5 workers on site engage in inter
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Work with-out permit. at time of inspection, observed 4 story building with 47 walk up apartments. apt d-11 sustained fire, water & smoke damage, occupied apt b-11 & c-11 5 workers on site engage in interior gu
Jun 2, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At rear of building fire escape exit passageway to street has large tarp secured to wall blocking passageway, remove obstruction
Mar 10, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob recordsclass a apt created at cellar thru out partitions erected creating rooms ktcn and btrm fixtures present rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o
May 13, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comms note respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov#34796885y installed water waste and gas lines and correct same to a 3pc btrm & ktc
Mar 11, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that by the c/o or dob records illegal occupancynoted one class a apt w/ 3pc btrm & ktcn w/ gas stove observed in the cellar rem: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o
Mar 11, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldg records noted: records indicate legal use of cellar is boiler room only. illegally occupied with two(2) class "a" apts at cellar,no permits filled o
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit(s) note: partitions erected with all associated lighting and electric, installation of water, waste and gas lines for residential kitchens and three(3) piece bathrooms to create illegal clas
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted retaining wall at rear yard has sections that has collapsed to ground vertical and horizontal cracks missing sections of concrete displacement of cracked
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. class "a" aptcreated at cellar, partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen and bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Sep 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at 1st flr front ofbldg top window lintels along with missing pcs of stone work are spalling plus other flr at various locations 2 to 4 flrs. remedy: repair an
Jun 23, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,25a,b,50a,b,c.50a-emergency fuel cut off switch no wall mounted.50b-remove waste oil from boiler room.50c-low water cut off connection leaking.
Jan 12, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt C5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 20, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 20, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt C9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt C2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt B11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 2, 2025 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt C7
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt D10
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt C8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt C8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt C8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 41,016 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4703 / 36
- Assessed value
- $1,403,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328905, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 254 East 56 Street
Who owns 254 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rda E56th St LLC.
Does 254 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 569 housing violations at this property.
Is 254 East 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 48 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 254 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 254 East 56 Street?
It has 47 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.