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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 569
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Sep 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 30, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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
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.