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56 East 43 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04863-0009Map

Owner of record: Farhana, Sharmin

56 East 43 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Farhana, Sharmin. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 14 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 37

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 40 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

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

    Feb 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 3 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wiring running along ceiling from foyer to the living room area in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinets at west in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

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

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 3 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16345224 issued 30-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood vanity at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Aug 17, 2012

    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

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 27, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 9, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,321 ft²
Lot area
3,117 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4863 / 9
Assessed value
$261,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322583, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.

Questions about 56 East 43 Street

Who owns 56 East 43 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Farhana, Sharmin.

Does 56 East 43 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 56 East 43 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 56 East 43 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 56 East 43 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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