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283 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0051Map

Owner of record: Dewadene Realty LLC

283 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 Dewadene Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 3 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 18

  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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.

    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

    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.

    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
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  • 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 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect unsupported wood joist at center south cellar total= 4 at cellar

    Feb 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor seperating from east and south wall approx.4 inches. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    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 7, 2016

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 30, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionperations.noted: construction operations at cellar level under permit #321450540 exp 10/28/17 in which 3 wood joists that contribute to supp

    Feb 18, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at the time of my inspection 1:30pm on 8/29/16 @ above address i observed in cellar newly installed gas,water,waste & sanitary piping w/all new fittings. no permits on file. gas piping includ

    Aug 29, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. at the time of my inspection 1:30pm on 8/29/16 @ above address i observed in cellar newly installed waste,water,sanitary & gas lines installed w/o proper

    Aug 29, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Oct 22, 2025Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,520 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4703 / 51
Assessed value
$274,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304203, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 283 East 55 Street

Who owns 283 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dewadene Realty LLC.

Does 283 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 283 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 283 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 283 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.