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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 31
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.