856 50 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05644-0029Map
Owner of record: Platinum 850 INC.
856 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Platinum 850 INC.. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 11 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 145
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkead , 5th story
Dec 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule entrance door to bldg. , 1st story
Aug 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 incorrect name for responsible party for key at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/buzzer system located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer / intercom system in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble stair treads 2nd and 3rd up from bottom at intermedate landing bulkhead stairs.
May 28, 2010
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2008 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 17, 2006 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain defects noted:in apt 2c minor cracks are observed on various walls all inteior partitions.remedy:make site safe make repairs/replacements
Sep 8, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec 27-968(a)(3) interior fire alarm must be installed throughout entire bldg for alt 1 job # 310132834 noted at time of insp alarm system only installed at cellar lvl of which is to be used as a day car facili
Apr 14, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 1, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Windows
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Floor
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 14,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 5644 / 29
- Assessed value
- $634,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300640, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 856 50 Street
Who owns 856 50 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Platinum 850 INC..
Does 856 50 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 856 50 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 856 50 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 856 50 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.