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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit east window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom 1st. story apt. 1.

    Jun 29, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light switch bathroom 1st. story apt.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color bathroom ceiling 1st. story apt.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 1st. story apt.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline bathtub bathroom 1st. story apt.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on front entrance door to building.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 1st. story apt. 1.

    Aug 20, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.