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243 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04704-0051Map

Owner of record: 241-243 East Realty, LLC

243 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 241-243 East Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 569 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
569
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
440

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 21, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 100% of the building's 12 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 569

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    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 at south located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer from building entrance to north wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate at top riser in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate at top riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash north window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at 1st 2nd window at north in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at west in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Feb 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of protruding conduit box (makeshift lightswitch) [1st from east at north] in the 1st room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose countertop to east wall in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at lower window sash (2nd from east at north) in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the east wall inside cabinets (2nd and 3rd from north at east) in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing shutoff valve at steam riser at west wall in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing shutoff valve at radiator at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    Jan 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints of visible mildew and mold around the walls at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    B254;11;15;;16;21b;32;34;50a: b254 50a-boiler jacket bad condition.correct all listed vios & submit cert of correction.

    Jan 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt C2

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
12
Building area
8,930 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4704 / 51
Assessed value
$323,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326567, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.

Questions about 243 East 56 Street

Who owns 243 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 241-243 East Realty, LLC.

Does 243 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 569 housing violations at this property.

Is 243 East 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 243 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 243 East 56 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

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