1227 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07803-0018Map
Owner of record: Johnson, Janett
1227 East 55 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 Johnson, Janett. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 9 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 23
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window frame in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Make safe immediately obtain all neccessary permits
Jan 16, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 12, 2004
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Oct 10, 2003
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: at rear of premisesa retaining wall approx 4'- 6"high x 200'long that separates the properties is leaning,cracked and bulging in various locations and in
Sep 13, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit : work noted : erected partitions in garage for living quarters: remedy : obtian permits if feasible or restore to prior legal conditions
May 6, 2002 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2FL
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
- 3,392 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,867 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7803 / 18
- Assessed value
- $63,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819145, last renewed Oct 10, 2018.
Questions about 1227 East 55 Street
Who owns 1227 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Johnson, Janett.
Does 1227 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 1227 East 55 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 1227 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1227 East 55 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.