361 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04741-0060Map
Owner of record: George W Lewis
361 East 56 Street is an one-family home built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 1 residential unit across 1 floor. The owner of record is George W Lewis. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2026. 30 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 47
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hook and eye capable of being padlock in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds max allowable operating water temp 130 deg fahrenheit. found 138 deg at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north and east baseboard in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north and east baseboard in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18596974 issued 26-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt topflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets at the north wall, south wall and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures the light fixture at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets at the south wall and west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
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 topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt topfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
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.
Oct 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 2nd door frame from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt TOPFLO
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt TOPFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A5)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4741 / 60
- Assessed value
- $61,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 361 East 56 Street
Who owns 361 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is George W Lewis.
Does 361 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 361 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 361 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 361 East 56 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.