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1600 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05489-0006Map

Owner of record: Yeshiva Mkor Chaim

1600 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 33 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Yeshiva Mkor Chaim. HPD has recorded 364 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
364
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
219

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
23
About 70% of the building's 33 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 364

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials, plaster at ceiling to roof bulkhead , at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the west wall in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood door saddle at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 7 in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective sink with a hole at south wall, in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob at, entrance door , north wall, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door fire door , at east wall, adjacent to fire stair , east section, at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling to roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing section of iron guardrail at, stair below grade , northeast section, building front at fire passage way

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at, east section, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials, sheetrock at ceiling at, east section, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles, at building ' s lobby , at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west, the 3rd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #2b, vacate order #260070 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #2a, vacate order #260070 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 6 in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at the 1st stack from south at west in the east court at fire escape, 1st story

    Oct 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the foyer , the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at north wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at north wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , north and east walls at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at uper and lower window sashes at 1st and 3rd window at west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling, north and east walls at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at the 1st and 2nd fire escape windows in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and building material at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the celing at north wall and east wall at stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Sep 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at celing at north wall and east wall at stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Sep 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Sep 27, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection of 4 story building at courtyard observed egress pathway partially obstructed by approx. 5ft x 5ft shed and other house hold items (c

    Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of insp. observed at expo #1/2/3 combustible wood structures obstructing pathway for fire escapes. also window type a/c units installed at fire esc

    Oct 6, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted observed at time of inspection at exposure one and 5507 16 ave bklyn ny several aie conditioner with improper bracket for support which creates a haza

    May 23, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    I observed in cellar gas meter area newly installed gas piping and fittings with new fresh sealant and gas in on position and gas being supplied to building without any proper inspections and authorizations for

    Jun 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in cellar gas meter area and throughout cellar area appliance valves installed on main gas line and unions which are both prohibited and not code complaint , repair and/replace

    Jun 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit; i observed in cellar of building newly installed gas piping and fittings with new sealant tapped off of old piping. no permits on file and work was 100% complete. utility company was cal

    Jun 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in cellar gas meter area newly installed gas piping and fitting and gas on however no proper testing on gas piping was performed at time of inspection , perform test

    Jun 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,32a,b,34a,b,15,16,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g. 50a- fresh air intake clogged.50b-boiler room not a storage/need to be cleaned out 50c- opening in flue pipe. 50d- boiler room excessive soot. 50e- clean outdoor on

    Feb 27, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B154 51.15.16.21a.32a.34a.b.40 50 flue pipe corroded shut down boiler 50a missing sight glass on boiler 50b ball metal damaged n/g 50c missing louver for fresh air 50d debris in boiler rm 50e water pipes not

    Nov 5, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    32a/50/40/50c/34b/34a/50a/50b/50d 2nd offense:34a,50 safety valve is not legible for rating /name plates 32a missing coverplate on pressive controls exposing wires 50a missing syphon device/pigtail on stem

    Nov 23, 2004 · Penalty $880

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    34a,32a,50,50a. 32a)missing cover plates from pressure controls exposing wires. 50)safety valve/rating-name plate is not leible 50a)no syphon device/pigtail on steam gauge

    Sep 9, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: demolition of all 4 floors aparments walls ceiling, floors & alteration of all partments on the west side 1st,2nd,3rd floors remedy: stop all work new eletric & aluming obtain

    Dec 14, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 3E

    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 (C7)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
33
Building area
30,057 ft²
Lot area
9,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5489 / 6
Assessed value
$2,018,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348361, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.

Questions about 1600 55 Street

Who owns 1600 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yeshiva Mkor Chaim.

Does 1600 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 364 housing violations at this property.

Is 1600 55 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 70% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1600 55 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1600 55 Street?

It has 33 residential units and 37 units in total.

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