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1678 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05489-0040Map

Owner of record: Bracha And Shloima Melzer Trust

1678 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bracha And Shloima Melzer Trust. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 33 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

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

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range. in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 12, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective stopper at washbasin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread, 1st from the bottom at stoop

    Dec 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the east & rear yard.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 sty public hall scuttle ladder.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ceiling fixture 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling vestibule 1 sty.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the east courtyard.

    Jun 28, 1982

    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

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 30, 2015 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 26, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,460 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5489 / 40
Assessed value
$117,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329482, last renewed Aug 20, 2019.

Questions about 1678 55 Street

Who owns 1678 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bracha And Shloima Melzer Trust.

Does 1678 55 Street have violations?

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

Is 1678 55 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 1678 55 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1678 55 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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