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156 East 57 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04704-0011Map

Owner of record: Joseph, Michael O

156 East 57 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Michael O. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 31

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door to room with fire escape in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at french door from vestibule to apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl lower level, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wasteline under wash basin in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylender key operated lock metal gates street at front areaway

    Jan 18, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt REARRO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2007 · Apt BASEM

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,124 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4704 / 11
Assessed value
$52,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352167, last renewed Feb 6, 2024.

Questions about 156 East 57 Street

Who owns 156 East 57 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Michael O.

Does 156 East 57 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 East 57 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 156 East 57 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 East 57 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.