908 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07739-0071Map
Owner of record: Burrowes, Franklin
908 East 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Burrowes, Franklin. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 10 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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 17, 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.
Mar 16, 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose awning over apartment entrance door located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at metal gate to apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling apporx 2 sq. feet in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Signage missing
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 14, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7739 / 71
- Assessed value
- $35,520
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817822, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.
Questions about 908 East 56 Street
Who owns 908 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Burrowes, Franklin.
Does 908 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 908 East 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 908 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 908 East 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.