556 Albany Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04799-0040Map
Owner of record: Camella Joseph
556 Albany Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Camella Joseph. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on June 30, 2025. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 146
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 310
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 146
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 30, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at building front entrance door , 1st story
May 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 3rd story
May 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
May 14, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet and counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper wall cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper wall cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
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, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
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) north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
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) baseboard at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 2
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.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4799 / 40
- Assessed value
- $473,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305351, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 556 Albany Avenue
Who owns 556 Albany Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Camella Joseph.
Does 556 Albany Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.
Is 556 Albany Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 556 Albany Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 556 Albany Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.