1078 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07781-0066Map
Owner of record: Jean, Joseph
1078 East 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jean, Joseph. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 23, 2019. 11 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 26
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
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.
May 23, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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, apartment at south
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door entrance to apt in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 9, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall and ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
May 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
May 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
May 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic wall tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 17, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Windows
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
May 17, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
May 17, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 17, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 17, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,294 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,367 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7781 / 66
- Assessed value
- $49,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #826020, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 1078 East 56 Street
Who owns 1078 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jean, Joseph.
Does 1078 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1078 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 1078 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1078 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.