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509 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04777-0074Map

Owner of record: 509 East 55th Street, Corp.

509 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2007 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 509 East 55th Street, Corp.. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
105

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 86

  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info 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 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1F

    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.

    Mar 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline under sink in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Mar 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing lids for garbage cans at south yard

    Feb 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective [ inoperative ] electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt PH

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt PH

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 16, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 22, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 27, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 4, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 11, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 23, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39073236r as of 4/14/2026., file a certificate

    Apr 14, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to sign off permitted job as required by department of building. at time of inspection, observed job #301753779 not signed off. permit #301753779-01-nb expires on 01/16/2010.; misc. 28-116.4, comply wit

    Nov 2, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Building occupied without certificate of occupancy. at time of inspection, observed building under permit #301753779-01-nb occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy (cofo). violation #35578450x issued o

    Nov 2, 2022 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35635805y issued 11/19/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for occupying building w/o valid ce

    Jan 10, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Building or open lot occupied without a valid certificate of occupancynote at tim eof inspection 1st floor apartment occupied no valid certificate of occupancy on file.job#301753779 nb not signed off.remedy:obt

    Nov 19, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Building or open lot occupied without a valid certificate of occupancynoted new building erected under job#301753779-nb.job is not signed off.at the time of inspection i observed first floor,front apt occupied

    Sep 28, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bldg or open lot occupied w/out a valid certificate of occupancy.notedjob #301753779-01-nb obtained to erect a 2 story bldg has not been signed off.at time of inspection,observed the 1st fl rear occupied by a m

    Aug 5, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bldg or open lot occupied w/o valid c/o noted:nb301753779 w/no signoffor new c/o issued under this app observed premises occupied@1fl level by female&fmly.previous ecb35560944k.obtain valid c/o.

    Jun 16, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bldg or open lot occupied w/o valid cert of occupancy. noted: observednew bldg job#301753779 has no cert of occupancy issued. spoke w/femaletenant on 1st fl occupying that apt & people coming & going into the

    May 7, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35502720x issued on 8/21/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with comm

    Mar 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Building or open lot occupied w/o a valid c of o failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation#35502720x issued on 08-21-20 and to file a certificat eof correction pursuant to 28

    Nov 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Reissue ecb#35475680j. bldg or open lot occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy noted: observed/spoke w/1st fl front female tenant occupying that apt job#301753779 issued 5/28/09 w/no sign off or new c of o issu

    Aug 21, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bldg or open lot occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy. noted: job#3017537779 issued 5/28/09,filed to erect new bldg not signed off. observed the 1st fl front & rear apts occupied by an older female w/o a vali

    Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bldg or open lot occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy. observed new bldg erected under job#301753779 was occupied on the 2nd fl level by afemale w/o a valid c of o. previous ecb#35454610l. remedy: obtain a va

    Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Building or open lot occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. noted: new building erected under job #301753779 was occupied on the1st fl level without a valid c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o

    Sep 19, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    See 28-118.2 new building occupied without a valid c of o. noted: observed/spoke with female tenant and observed other occupants entering/exiting premises building fully occupoed with no new cofo issued or job

    Jul 20, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-118.2 new bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy. note observed during inspection a new bldg erected under job#301753779 was occupied w/o a valid cert of occupancy. remedy: obtain a valid cert of o

    May 16, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    28-118.2 new bldg occupied w/o a valid cofo.noted bldg erected under job#301753779 & occujpied as a swelling w/o first obtaining a valid cofo.remedy:obtain a valid cofo

    Jun 21, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    New bldg under application #301753779.incohate or incomplete application-not signed off.no cert of occupancy issued.found @ the time of inspoccupied as two families on first & one family on 2nd fl.new bldg occu

    Apr 16, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1FLFRO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1FLFRO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1FLFRO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1FLFRO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1FLFRO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt PH

    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 (C0)
Year built
2007
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
1,600 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4777 / 74
Assessed value
$54,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #383775, last renewed Aug 7, 2019.

Questions about 509 East 56 Street

Who owns 509 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 East 55th Street, Corp..

Does 509 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 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 509 East 56 Street built?

City records list 2007 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 East 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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