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
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
- 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.
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 12, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread, 1st from the bottom at stoop
Dec 8, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 sty public hall scuttle ladder.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling vestibule 1 sty.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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.