243 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0066Map
Owner of record: 9117 Avenue J LLC
243 East 55 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is 9117 Avenue J LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 13 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 23
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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.
Nov 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... in the base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden soffit at front area , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
May 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood stoop at rear yard
May 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of un capped radiator control valve in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective top concrete tread from bottom at building front , 1st story
May 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building front door at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective siding at north exterior wall
May 8, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose gutter at rear yard
May 8, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy partitions erected creating 2 rooms cellar center.
Aug 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted;observed garage in disrepair at exposure#1 throughout roof soffits open+missingwood framing+remaining wood is deteriorating. also roof shingles missi
Mar 27, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 27-419. unenclosed boilerroom; failure to provide required fire/smoke separation between boiler room & occupancy at cellar. found boiler room at cellar w/o fire rated enclosure/partition and fire stop @
Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. found at the time of inspection,full height partitions created to enclose bedrooms 3pc bath & kitchen with a gas stove resulting in a class 'a' apt in the cellar. work executed with alteratio
Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to department of building records. found at the time of inspection,cellar space converted into a class 'a' apt by the erection of full height partitions to enclose bedroom,kitchen with gas st
Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in an r5 zoning district note at rear yard of propery 2 vehicles stored 1 blck camaro and 1 black camaro with blue hood both vehicles w/o lic paltes number or registration this condition constitute
Apr 23, 2008 · Penalty $240
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 5, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 5, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 5, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,306 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4703 / 66
- Assessed value
- $57,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818637, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.
Questions about 243 East 55 Street
Who owns 243 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 9117 Avenue J LLC.
Does 243 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 243 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 243 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 243 East 55 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.