1257 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05676-0049Map
Owner of record: Congregation K/C/A/M
1257 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Congregation K/C/A/M. HPD has recorded 250 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 250
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 400
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 · 250
- 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grouts joints of ceramic tiles at north, east, and south walls around bathtub , in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door installed at north obstructing primary egress to bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration at scuttle ladder at intermediate landing between 2nd and 3rd story at public hall at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration entrance door for 3rd story apartment erected on public hall stairs at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 3rd story balcony at fire escape at building front converted in to pleasure balcony
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door leading to inner court at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and household items at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt arranged for padlock installed at door leading to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass pane at window lower sash at intermediat landing of bulkhead stairs at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass pane at window lower sash at intermediat landing of public hall stairs at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of brick wall erected at east of fire passage way obstructing access to rear yard at building inner court
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway brick wall at east of fire passage way leading to rear yard at building inner court
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a fireproof passageway from fire escapes at rear to street and file application for approval before doing this work.
Apr 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door not self closing. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 31, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
May 2, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
May 2, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
May 2, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
May 2, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on the 2nd story balcony at building front
Apr 1, 2019
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order for summons 39111864m., comply with commissioner's order
May 22, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. front fire escape at 3rd fl modified, fire escape by installing metal decking closing of access to fire escape ladder and converted existing window into door to balcony., obtain permit
Apr 17, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35342465h issued on 7/24/18and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain
Jun 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35342465h issued on 07-24-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document for failure to maintain bldg in code complian
Mar 27, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35342465h issued on 7/24/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for not providing access t
Jan 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35342465h issued on 7/24/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for blocking the exit at t
Oct 16, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35342465h issued on 7/24/18 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no compliance record
Sep 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner as per 1rcny 15-10, mdl and bc 1938. noted: no street access provided for rear fire escape, backyard is fenced with chain link fence also, cellar door fro
Jul 24, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc violation failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed. noted:at time of inspection observed at front fire escape at 3rd fl level altered fire escape by installing a metal decking closing off access to
May 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 10013 & 27-361 failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed. noted: at front fire escape at 3rd fl level altered fire escape by installing metal decking closing off access to fire escape ladder.
Apr 3, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 222
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt APT2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2020 · Apt APT2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Sep 16, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
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Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5676 / 49
- Assessed value
- $555,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328344, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 1257 55 Street
Who owns 1257 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Congregation K/C/A/M.
Does 1257 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 250 housing violations at this property.
Is 1257 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 1257 55 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1257 55 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.