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257 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0061Map

Owner of record: Morgan, Burzel

257 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 Morgan, Burzel. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 22 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
22

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 · 25

  • 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
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 22, 2017

    Open — Info 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 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 20, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. c/o #47626 issued 11.7.27 indicates 2 sty premises w/2 families on each flr and cellar is ordinary use. however at time of inspection cellar is arranged & occupied

    Aug 20, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: in cellar observed partitions erected to create separate rooms. 2 bedrooms, living area, full 3 pc kitchen area and full 3 pc bathroom. remedy: make site safe obtain permits &

    Aug 20, 2013

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Floor

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 4

    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
3,520 ft²
Lot area
2,750 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4703 / 61
Assessed value
$264,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314244, last renewed Mar 30, 2017.

Questions about 257 East 55 Street

Who owns 257 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morgan, Burzel.

Does 257 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 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 257 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 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.