541 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04776-0088Map

541 East 55 Street is an one-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 1 residential unit across 1 floor. The owner of record is Mitchell, Alec. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2022. 14 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 14
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 16

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 28, 2022

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 · 14

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 28, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt pvt, 1st story
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt pvt upper level, 2nd story
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in closet in the 2nd room from east located at apt pvt upper level, 2nd story
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt PVT
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal deck platform at 1 sty. rear yard
Dec 20, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... closet ceiling,( approx 4 square feet) in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 1

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
Electrical work without permit.at time of inspection observed 1st,2nd and cellar level installed new electrical wiring.at 1st floor and cellar installed new electrical panels.no permit or filing found on dob re
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection observed at rear of the building excessive garbage piled below stairs and at parking spot.also electrical outlets in place inside not
Mar 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted at first flr rear kitchen area door sealed & window installed in its place. rem:obtain all permits &/or approvals to restore to prior illegal condition.
Jun 27, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 1
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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt PH
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Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt PVT
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Nonconst
Signage
Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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General
Cabinet
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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General
Mold
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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General
Floor
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt PH
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General
Mold
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt PH
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General
Mold
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt PH
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General
Ventilation system
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt PH
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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: One-family home (A5)
Year built: 1940
Floors: 1
Residential units: 1
Building area: 1,039 ft²
Lot area: 1,800 ft²
Zoning: R4
Community board: 317
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 4776 / 88
Assessed value: $37,020
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 541 East 55 Street

Who owns 541 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mitchell, Alec.

Does 541 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 541 East 55 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 541 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 541 East 55 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.