1244 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07835-0056Map
Owner of record: Bluma Ellis Irrevocable Trust
1244 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 Bluma Ellis Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 23 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 31
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 · 23
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven door not closing due to being warpped in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the sink in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets in tub in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock under sink in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at washbasin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light on stove in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bottom window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated locks at gate and entrance door to building.
Dec 24, 2004 · Apt 1FL
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 1fl, 1st story
Dec 24, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · 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
- 2,504 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,917 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7835 / 56
- Assessed value
- $51,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822129, last renewed Nov 3, 2021.
Questions about 1244 East 56 Street
Who owns 1244 East 56 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bluma Ellis Irrevocable Trust.
Does 1244 East 56 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 1244 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 1244 East 56 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1244 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.