1259 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05683-0055Map
Owner of record: Zef Friedman
1259 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1992 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zef Friedman. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 42 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 44
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 9, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete landing at stoop at building front entrance
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 15, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 16, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 2, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 6, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 6, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west yard.
May 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling vestibule public hall.
May 21, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the east yard.
May 16, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 partitions erected creating rooms cellar thru out.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Oct 26, 1984
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony rear.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys pub halls.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings all stys public hall rear.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the east and west side yards.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 1st wood tread up from 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 2 sty public hall.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar front.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall rear.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carraiges chairs etc 1 sty pub hall.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass insert upper sash window 1 to 2 sty public hall rear.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rain leader not sewer connected 1 sty west yard front.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cement tiles 1 sty front entrance to building.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty apt.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring clg 1 sty vestibule pub hall.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 clg pub hall 1 sty vestibule.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 wood panels walls 1 sty pub hall vestibule.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Oct 26, 1984
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1992
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 7,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,007 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5683 / 55
- Assessed value
- $284,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #320793, last renewed Jan 13, 1999.
Questions about 1259 56 Street
Who owns 1259 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zef Friedman.
Does 1259 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 1259 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 1259 56 Street built?
City records list 1992 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1259 56 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.