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237 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04703-0069Map

Owner of record: Samuel, Gershwin

237 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 Samuel, Gershwin. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 16 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
35

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 27

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar from 1st story at public hall

    Jun 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing stationary iron ladder at scuttle opening for roof access, in order to restore primary means of egress as per section §188 of the mdl at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire proof self closing door leading to cellar from 1st story at public hall

    Jun 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    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
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  • 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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew at south wall and south closet in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east, the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2F

    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 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2F

    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, apartment at north

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 2, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    May 2, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline of washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: in basement 5 rooms partion layout sheet rock with 3 piece bathroom. kitchen stove sink cabinets table chairs layout. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior

    Feb 8, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 15, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 24, 2006 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 11, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2005 · Apt BLD

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 15, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 15, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 15, 2003 · Apt 1

    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
3,440 ft²
Lot area
2,717 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4703 / 69
Assessed value
$247,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340773, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 237 East 55 Street

Who owns 237 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Samuel, Gershwin.

Does 237 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 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 237 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 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.