1601 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07900-0014Map

1601 East 55 Street is a two-family home built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ford, Fernando. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on April 22, 2021.

HPD violations: 1
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Apr 22, 2021

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 · 1

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.
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 18

Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov#34623404z for work w/o permit at cellar partitions & plumbing ect rem: comply w/ the comms order
Jun 21, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to correct violating condition (described) in nov #34623404z prior ecb #34901767p remedy: comply with order.
Apr 15, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ an order of the comm respondent failed to correctthe conditions cited in nov#34623404z full height portions and plumbing fixtures in cellar rem: comply w/ comms order
Feb 3, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Fail to correct ecb 34623404z for illegal work at cellar level, full height partitions, plumbing fixtures. respondent has history of non compliance with dob. remedy: obtain permit
Nov 5, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34623404z installed plumbing & full height partitions to create cellar apt. no perm
Sep 29, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions noted in prior nov #34792333h installed parking pad in rear yard. no permits have been issued to remed
Sep 29, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34623404z for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited in 34623404z.
May 25, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34792333h for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct condition(s) cited in 34792333h.
May 25, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb #34623404z for illegal work at cellar level no record of correction w/dob remedy:obtain permit
Dec 16, 2009 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file a cofc for nov # 34792389z pursuant 28.204.2 remedy:file cert.
Dec 16, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
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Class - 2
Work w/o permit. observed at inspection: side and rear yards cemented over to create additional patio/parking area. side yard cemented over approx 10' x 20' and rear yard approx 25' x 50'. total approx 1450 s.f
Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active
Class - 3
Illegal use in a residential district. observed rear yard of premises used for storage of a white chevrolet suv, w/o license plates. remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order to obtain permit per violation #34623404z issued on 01/10/08 for work w/o permit cellar level see prior nov #34743482k issued 12/16/08 remedy:comply w/ commissioner's
Jul 6, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 1
Sec. 28-201 failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34623404z for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 3 illegal class 'a' apts. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/com's order & obtain permit.
Dec 16, 2008 · Penalty $16,000
Active
Hazardous
Failure to comply with comm's order to correct vio #34623404z for wallw/open at cellar installed partitions + plumbing for 3 class 'a' apts each with 3pc bath, + gas lines for stove. remedy: comply with comm's
Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families c of o #301604164f is legally approved for 2 fam. residence altered for 5 fam. alteration noted: partitions at
Jan 10, 2008 · Penalty $16,000
Active
Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: partitions erected at cellar creating 3 apts. w/3 entrance doors, 3 kitchens w/gas lines, stoves & sinks, 3 full bathrooms. all work done w/o approvals & permits. remedy: obtain
Jan 10, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Hazardous
Failure to provide 24 hr notice.upin insp at above property noted:building was demo,nb in progress and dob records shows no 24 hr notice to commence demo has been provided.remedy:notify dob as per code.
May 11, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2012 · Apt BASE
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
May 4, 2012 · Apt BASE
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2012 · Apt BASE
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
May 4, 2012 · Apt BASE
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: 2005
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,000 ft²
Lot area: 4,000 ft²
Zoning: R3-2
Community board: 318
Council district: 46
Block / lot: 7900 / 14
Assessed value: $72,960
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #814987, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 1601 East 55 Street

Who owns 1601 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ford, Fernando.

Does 1601 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.

Is 1601 East 55 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 1601 East 55 Street built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1601 East 55 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.