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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 41
- 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 - 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 - 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
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
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.
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
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.
Feb 24, 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.
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.
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 7, 2016
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar rear.
Aug 6, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving south yard.
Jul 29, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.