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550 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04776-0033Map

Owner of record: Watt, Lotthy

550 East 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Watt, Lotthy. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2004. 2 of the 2 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 25, 2004

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 · 2

  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar throughout legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcement office.

    Aug 25, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru-out at open space, cellar

    Aug 15, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: garage door has been cut open, and a residential type door has been hung in opening with a bell on door jamb. door is painted brown remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    May 24, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit (work noted) having sealed front garage door opening with masonry brick and reduced entrance door remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Feb 11, 1998

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt.partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities have been installed.

    Aug 15, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted garage door has been cut open, and a residential type door has been hung in opening with a bell on door jam. door is painted brown. obtain a permit or restore premises to prior

    May 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: having sealed front garage door opening w/ masonry brick & reduced opening to a regular apt entrance door. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior conditi

    Feb 11, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. garage door removed and opening closed up bricks. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal conditions

    Nov 1, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. garage door removed opening bricked up to make garage into living space

    Nov 1, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1940
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
1,701 ft²
Lot area
2,150 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4776 / 33
Assessed value
$41,160
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 550 East 56 Street

Who owns 550 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Watt, Lotthy.

Does 550 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 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 550 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 550 East 56 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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