271 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0056Map
Owner of record: Sinclair, Myrna
271 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 Sinclair, Myrna. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2023. 6 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 14
- 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 - 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 - 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.
Feb 24, 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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .... at boiler room
Jan 21, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 10 sq. ft. at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2015 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2015 · Apt FLR2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Apr 24, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 10, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 56
- Assessed value
- $250,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340596, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 271 East 55 Street
Who owns 271 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sinclair, Myrna.
Does 271 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 271 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 271 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 271 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.