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223 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04704-0059Map

Owner of record: Durandis, Evans

223 East 56 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 Durandis, Evans. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 41

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    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.

    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 17, 2018

    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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall 2nd story

    Jan 4, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jan 4, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 30 square feet at north wall,north baseboard and west closet wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 35 square feet at north wall,north baseboard,west wall,west baseboard and east closet wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 12 square feet at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 40 square feet at north wall,north baseboard,west wall,west baseboard and south window frames offset # 1 and 2 in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock mechanism in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective or inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the outh yard night inspection.

    Sep 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall & 1 sty public vestibule.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clad scuttle cover at roof.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metatl brace parapet wall to roof at front.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement block walls of boiler room cellar rear.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar rear.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-34.01 adm code thoroughly whitewash or paint with a light color the surfaces walls & ceiling of boiler room & cellar rear.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints of exterior brick wall 1 to 2 sty northwest.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard & north & south courts.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving south yard.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective 1 stone tread up at stairs entrance to bldg.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unregistered & disabled vehicle stored south court.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 23, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 23, 2013 · Apt 4

    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
3,344 ft²
Lot area
3,200 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4704 / 59
Assessed value
$251,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331198, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.

Questions about 223 East 56 Street

Who owns 223 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Durandis, Evans.

Does 223 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 223 East 56 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 223 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 223 East 56 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.