55 East 31 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04885-0045Map
Owner of record: Joseph R Cantave
55 East 31 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph R Cantave. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar vacate order #261088
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible range at cellar
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, shower stall and sink, at cellar
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Aug 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy or building records. at time of inspection, observed the cellar illegally converted/arranged into class a unit with bedrooms, gas stove residential sink kitchen, 3
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
El. work without permit. at time of inspection, observed illegal electric work completed installing new outlets, switches, and light fixtures throughout. noted spliced and loose wires in illegal cellar class a
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed illegal plumbing work completed installing gas, water, and waste lines for gas stove/residential sink kitchen, and 3pcs. bathroom inside illegal cellar class
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed full height partitions erected to sub-divide the cellar, creating illegal class a apartment with bedrooms, gas stove/residential sink kitchen, and 3 bathroom
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,048 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4885 / 45
- Assessed value
- $64,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 55 East 31 Street
Who owns 55 East 31 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph R Cantave.
Does 55 East 31 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 East 31 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 55 East 31 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 East 31 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.