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1385 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07854-0012Map

Owner of record: Shuster Matthew

1385 East 56 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Shuster Matthew. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 17

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 22, 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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable window . in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling . in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sliding closet doors . in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). .....missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key lock on iron gate from street to entrance door to building.

    Nov 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: seal garage door with brick. two windows and 2'6" door, with partition in center to create two apart- ments, open foundation wall and door at rear of garage with 2 bathroom and 2 kitchens at basement.(note work completed). remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Nov 27, 1998

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. note: garage converted and used in conjunction w/bldg space, existing garage door removed. 1 window and 1 entrance door approx 30x80 created in brick

    Apr 20, 2012

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted. seal garage door with brick two windows and 2'-6" door, with partitions is center to create too apts. oper foundation wall and in door at rear of garage. with two bathrooms

    Nov 27, 1998

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. certificate of occupancy number 208210 indicates residence legally altered for occupancy by four families. al

    Nov 27, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 4, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1970
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,083 ft²
Zoning
R3-2
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
7854 / 12
Assessed value
$66,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #383947, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 1385 East 56 Street

Who owns 1385 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shuster Matthew.

Does 1385 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 1385 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 1385 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1970 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1385 East 56 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.