1656 East 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06608-0045Map
Owner of record: Halfon Family Realty Trust
1656 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Halfon Family Realty Trust. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on June 24, 2025. 2 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 47
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 42f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 42F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 42f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 42F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 42f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 42F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 42f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 42F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the entrance located at apt 42f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 42F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the entrance located at apt 42f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 42F
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the building entrance , 1st story
Jun 4, 2018
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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court
Feb 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water exceediing 130 degrees at apartment fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 2015
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sashes at the west 1 window in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower sashes at the window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 north & rear yard.
Aug 6, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, at 1 sty public hall rear.
Jul 11, 1986
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar rear.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wire lath & plaster ceiling throughout cellar.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling of boiler room cellar rer.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar rear.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof rear.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.
Jul 11, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 15, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop work (comply w/swo,make safe,call dob @ 718/802-3685
Mar 27, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
No dot permit posted. debris container upon insp. no dot permit postedor provided at site debris container in street 30 yarder. remedy: postobtain dot permit for container in street as per code.
Jun 22, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 42F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 42F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 42F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 42F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 42F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt APT4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt APT4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt APT4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt ALL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close - General
Windows
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 18, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 20, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,090 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,940 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6608 / 45
- Assessed value
- $450,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343607, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 1656 East 2 Street
Who owns 1656 East 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Halfon Family Realty Trust.
Does 1656 East 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 1656 East 2 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 1656 East 2 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1656 East 2 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.