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1015 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05681-0001Map

Owner of record: Engel, Harriet

1015 56 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Engel, Harriet. HPD has recorded 207 housing violations here, most recently on June 8, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
207
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
186

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 207

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at the intermediate landing between 4th story and bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at intermediate landing between 1st story and 2nd story at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at intermediate landing between 3rd story and 4th story at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 8, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead doors at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household trash at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17068690 issued 24-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material stored at the intermidate landing at 4th story public hall leading to bulkhead , 4th story

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken nosing at 7th marble tread from bottom up at intermidiate landing between 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 5th broken glass pane from bottom up at closet door from south at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob and latch set in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at the intermidate landing between 2nd and 3rd story at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored at the intermidate landing between 2nd and 3rd story at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes wood planks over store signage preventing egress at 2nd story balcony at fire escape from east at south at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 4th door at base cabinet at sink from west at east in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective cracked porcelain wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at the vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 2, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the north wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at the 2nd wiondow from south at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling, south wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approximately 35 linear feet of sidewalk shed to cover the entire fort hamilton parkway side of building/premises

    Sep 8, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 10, 2013

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    On exp 2 (ft hamilton parkway side) large crack going down from the top of the parapet at roof level the the top of the 3rd floor window, and also cracks above 2 floor windows same side of the building, repair

    Sep 3, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39004076h issued on 06-12-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bu

    Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39004076h issued on 06/12/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg

    Oct 8, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39004076h issued on 06-12-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,at apt#4b,3b,

    Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39004075x issued on 06-12-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. remedy: comply

    Aug 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection found tenants using public hallway as storage for household items to include strollers, garbage and boxes obstructing exit passageway for a

    Jun 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Apt. 4b toilet leaking damaging apt. 3b's ceiling causing water damage, plaster has detached, fallen into apt's bathroom. also apt 2b fl, toilet is protruding falling into first fl. commercial space now held up

    Jun 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,24b,50a,50,50b. 50a-debris in boiler room; 50-insufficient lighting; 50b-missing air gap and discharge.

    Jul 8, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to the certificate of occupancy c/o 194451 states 1st floor one apt store uf 6/9 print shop now entire 1st floor has been converted to glass & mirrow shop with cutting & fitting of glass mirr

    Jan 16, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door to dumbwaiter

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
11,520 ft²
Lot area
4,150 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5681 / 1
Assessed value
$1,056,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321805, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 1015 56 Street

Who owns 1015 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Engel, Harriet.

Does 1015 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 207 housing violations at this property.

Is 1015 56 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1015 56 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1015 56 Street?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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