816 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05686-0011Map
Owner of record: 816 56th Street Corp
816 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 816 56th Street Corp. HPD has recorded 124 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 124
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 67
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
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 · 124
- 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.
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 - 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
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front. at fire escape
Mar 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition two class a apartments converted into two commercial spaces at first story, contary to the c. of o.
Dec 23, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt C3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods : drop ladder out of guide at front of the building
Jun 8, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : flower pots at 4th story balcony infront of the building
Jun 8, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of vertical bed blocking fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of vwater leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gaskets in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at all walls in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the foyer located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose electrical wire at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon at radiator in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at the heat riser in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at walls and floor in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches .. in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at the gas range in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at the top of windows ( 5 total) in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon at radiator in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice .. in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin drain pipe in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor behind radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 29, 2007 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 29, 2007 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile west wall in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 29, 2007 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 29, 2007 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 29, 2007 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - 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 1, 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
Show 8 more ↓
- 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 - 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
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 - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with dept of building requirement for permit signed of. respondent obtained permit # 301770215 issued 12/07/2010 expired 02/15/2011 note permit has not been signed off within one year followin
Jun 12, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, obsvd altered/changed occupancy at a 4-story mixed-use building. the 1st floor commercial space is occupied without a valid c of o. depart. records indicate job #301770215 was filed to erect/alter the com
Jun 12, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 28-118.2 altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as 14 12-281187 noted: at 1st fl commercial space erected w/job #301770215 job never signed off. 1st fl commercial space occupied w/o a valid c of
Nov 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed byh cofo and dob records. 1story 2 class"a"apts convereted into 2 commercial spaces. contrary to cofo rmdy:discontinue illegal use of amended cofo.
Dec 23, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
May 28, 2012 · Apt D4
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 20, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 20, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 20, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt C1
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 18, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 18, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 18, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt C1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 15, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 14, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 13, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 7, 2009 · Apt C1
Close - General
Doors
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 12, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 12, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 12, 2009 · Apt D2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 12,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,007 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 5686 / 11
- Assessed value
- $927,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301944, last renewed Jun 26, 2025.
Questions about 816 56 Street
Who owns 816 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 816 56th Street Corp.
Does 816 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 124 housing violations at this property.
Is 816 56 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 816 56 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 816 56 Street?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.