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1641 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05489-0071Map

Owner of record: Gitty Kahan, As Trustee

1641 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gitty Kahan, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 20 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
4 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 · 35

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    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.

    Oct 4, 2023

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    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

    Oct 4, 2023

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance to building

    Feb 17, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 17, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room, cellar

    Mar 6, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings through out all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Feb 18, 2001 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room, cellar

    Jan 27, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 3rd story public hall stairs to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st story public hall front and vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 18, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. tenant ms. betty barr in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Nov 18, 2000 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing exterior handle bulkhead door to roof.

    Aug 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Aug 17, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Raw gas smell clean gas burners and boiler sections of soot. inadequate ventration.

    Jun 16, 1988 · Penalty $100

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 25, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 27, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 24, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 8, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 20, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 17, 2003 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 17, 2003 · Apt 3A

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,400 ft²
Lot area
3,005 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5489 / 71
Assessed value
$555,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316954, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 1641 56 Street

Who owns 1641 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gitty Kahan, As Trustee.

Does 1641 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 1641 56 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 1641 56 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1641 56 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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