Violations at 1439 East 56 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234 · BBL 3-07881-0025 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 90 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater tha 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17747179 issued 08-mar-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door from west at north wall, 2nd door from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater tha 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sill 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at roof , 2nd story
Feb 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective shingles approx 30 sq ft at west exterior wall , 2nd story
Feb 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq ft at east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16586403 issued 11-jan-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at west wall. in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq ft at east wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective kitchen cabinet drawer at east wall. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f. in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
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 - 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.
Aug 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1 upper level, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at upper and lower sashes at west-2 window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations
2 DOB violations, newest first.
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 30, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 30, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
7 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149223k issued on 10/02/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.note:no docs file to remedy condition for work w/o
Mar 7, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35149223k issued on 10/2/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document filed to remedy condition for work w/o a per
Jan 26, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35149224m issued on 10/2/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28201.1, 28-206.6 and 1rcny 102-01.rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order an
Nov 23, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #35149223k issued on 10/2/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit.rem
Nov 23, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept records. note: hpd bldgregistration #271466 indicates that dwelling is a 1 family dwelling. now exists at cellar level a seperate space w/a 3pc bathroom,a bed &
Oct 2, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at cellar level full height partition walls erected,plumbing & electrical lines installed creating a 3pc bathroom(sink,shower,toilet). no plumbing of electrical permits issued therefore
Oct 2, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records.partitons erected from fl to ceilings creating use of rooms for living full bathroom present w/ water closet wash basin & stall shower presen
Sep 16, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve