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855 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05679-0057Map

Owner of record: Lu, Wan Gang

855 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lu, Wan Gang. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 18 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 27

  • 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.

    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 10, 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.

    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.

    Nov 16, 2017

    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 2, 2016

    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
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Dec 23, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp cabable of being padlocked at the bulkhead door at public hall stairs

    Oct 7, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Oct 24, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceilings erected thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Oct 24, 2001 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public halls and at stairs , bulkhead to roof

    Oct 24, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye capablie of been padlocked bulkhead door to roof

    Oct 24, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts incandesent minimum required

    Oct 24, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room in the 1st living room from west located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story

    May 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings through apt in the entire apartment located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ms velasquez in the entire apartment located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings front south and front north rooms in the 1st bedroom from west located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roach through out apt in the entire apartment located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 19, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south room ceiling in the 1st bedroom 2 from south located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    May 11, 2000 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of center room in the 1st living room from east located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story

    May 11, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of north room in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    May 11, 2000 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective mis theresa velasquez in the foyer located at apt 2flfr, 2nd story

    May 11, 2000 · Apt 2FLFR

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit : work noted : erected interior wall partition in cellar creating room kit, 2pc bathroom bedroom's livingroom at various location in cellar remedy : obtain a permit make site safe

    Feb 20, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 10, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 10, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 10, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 10, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 2

    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 (C3)
Year built
1924
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,198 ft²
Lot area
2,529 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5679 / 57
Assessed value
$489,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328245, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 855 56 Street

Who owns 855 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lu, Wan Gang.

Does 855 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 855 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 855 56 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 855 56 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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