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
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.