1185 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07804-0011Map
Owner of record: St. Hilaire, Joseph
1185 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 St. Hilaire, Joseph. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 52
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 · 36
- 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
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.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, east and south walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - 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
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 15 squre feet in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west walls & window frame in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at west
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east walls &window frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west window frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit east window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling. in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom 1st. story apt. 1.
Jun 29, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light switch bathroom 1st. story apt.
Aug 20, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color bathroom ceiling 1st. story apt.
Aug 20, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 1st. story apt.
Aug 20, 2004
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline bathtub bathroom 1st. story apt.
Aug 20, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on front entrance door to building.
Aug 20, 2004
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 1st. story apt. 1.
Aug 20, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd bedroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 5, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply the comms order to obtain a permit per violation 34542745m for work w/o a permit at cellar lvl installed 1 illegal glass a apt no record of correction in the bldg dept records rem
May 16, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34542745m for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 1 illegal class a apt no record of correction remedy comply w/ comms order & obtain permit
Oct 1, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with comm's order to correct vio#34542745m for work w/o permit @ cellar installed (1) illegal class "a" apt. no record of correction. remedy: comply with comm's order & obtain permit.
Apr 23, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34542745m for work w/oa permit at cellar installed plumbing & partitions built class a apt no record of correction.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.
Dec 14, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of thhe commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34542745m in that a class a apartment has been erected in the cellar w/o permit. plumbing lines also run and
Aug 17, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34542745m in that a "class a" apt has been erected in the cellar w/o permit. viloation written based upon no records
Mar 22, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected for creating rms in cellar. plumbing lines run for kitchen, sink & gas stove & 3pc bathrm (toilet, sink & stall. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Nov 17, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally appv'd # of fam.noted:bldg dept records indicate residence legally appv'd for occupancy by 2-fam w/cellar to be unoccupied.class-a 1bdrm
Nov 17, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1185
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 7, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 7, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Mold
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Mold
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Floor
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 1
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
- 2,396 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7804 / 11
- Assessed value
- $45,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819297, last renewed Jan 17, 2025.
Questions about 1185 East 56 Street
Who owns 1185 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St. Hilaire, Joseph.
Does 1185 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 1185 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 1185 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1185 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.