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255 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0063Map

Owner of record: Genie Homework INC.

255 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Genie Homework INC.. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 15 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
7

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 · 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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:having constructed partition walls at various location creating 2 rooms with living room and 2 bathrooms at cellar level.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises t

    Apr 29, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records in that 2 rooms with dressers, table, chairs and living room with 2 bath room (1) 2 peice and (1) 3 peice bathrooms observed in the cellar.

    Apr 29, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 4, 2026$1,257,500Rentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4703 / 63
Assessed value
$207,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351538, last renewed Feb 27, 2018.

Questions about 255 East 55 Street

Who owns 255 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Genie Homework INC..

Does 255 East 55 Street have violations?

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

Is 255 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 255 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 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.