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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 21, 2017
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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.