241 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0068Map
Owner of record: Sharon Catherine Lewis
241 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 Sharon Catherine Lewis. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 4, 2022. 7 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 10
- 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 4, 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth side yard night inspection.
Sep 19, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.
Sep 19, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator valve 1 sty apt 1l front room. located at apt 1l
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 1l. located at apt 1l
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty pub hall.
Jul 23, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard thru out.
Jul 23, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2005 · Apt 2NDFL
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
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,625 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4703 / 68
- Assessed value
- $229,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315852, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 241 East 55 Street
Who owns 241 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sharon Catherine Lewis.
Does 241 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 241 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 241 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 241 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.