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275 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0054Map

Owner of record: Hutchinson, Claudette

275 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 Hutchinson, Claudette. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 28

  • 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
  • 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 9, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    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

    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 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

    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.

    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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    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 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
  • 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective ( ms. greave gertrude ) in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at window the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at window at the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower sash windows at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing- lorde - carol in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 14, 2001 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 2 sty. apt. 2r ( mr.errol williams ) in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 11, 2001 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: removed garage door and replace it with a brickwall and a residential type door remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    May 24, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall. defect is crack in brick wall at garage located on southern side of dwelling. make repairs immediately, obtain a permit if necessary.

    May 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential (r6) district. illegal use noted: storageof 2 vehicles in driveway w/o plates at time of inspection. vehicles are 1 1990 silver mercury 4dr sedan & 1 blue buick 4dr sedan.

    May 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. entire soutn yard paved with masonary obtain permit if feasible or restore

    Aug 27, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records vacant southside yard changed and now occupied as parking and storage of automobiles 4 vehicles discontinue illegal occupancy

    Aug 27, 1997 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 28, 2004 · Apt 2R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,332 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4703 / 54
Assessed value
$239,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338755, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 275 East 55 Street

Who owns 275 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hutchinson, Claudette.

Does 275 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 275 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 275 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 275 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.