1545 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07900-0037Map
Owner of record: Petherbridge, Katherine A
1545 East 55 Street is an one-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Petherbridge, Katherine A. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2023. 7 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 8
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — 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.
Jan 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door kitchen and bathroom 2nd sty apt 2.
Aug 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or d.o.b records. at time of inspection cellar level being occupied as sleeping quarter across from the boiler room with insufficient light and ventilation and no secondary mean of egress.
Mar 5, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level:3 pc bathroom with shower; no record of permit on file remedy: obtain permit to legalize or obtain permit to remove by licensed plumber who obtains permit
Oct 10, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit: work noted. full partitions and plumbing is be- ing installed at 1st floor level to create bathroom remedy: obtain a permit. stop all work contact dept. of buildings
Aug 11, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Rca was issued on 03/05/2024 by inspector badge # 2857 for occupancy contrary. no appointments were made to show correction of rca.inspector observed cellar level being occupied as sleeping quarter across from
Jan 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Respondent issued rca on 02-16-2023 for violating condition: boiler not starting automatically/wires exposed/boiler flue pipe reduced/chimney base not accessible/hwh flue back pitched/water feed direct into boi
Mar 26, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no c of c has been filed for nov#34221035k issued 8-11-99. remedy:file c of c.
Feb 7, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted cellar level a 3pc bath has been erected in cellar toilet sink and shower remedy obtain permits
Oct 9, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence aletered for more than the legally approved # of families dob records indicate residence is legally approved for 1 family residence has been altered for 4 sro note 1stfl front room 1sro back room 1sro
Oct 9, 2003 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residental district. note: parked in alley on l/s of above premises- 1991 nissan white 4dr,no license plates or current re-gistration. remedy- discontinue illegal use.
Oct 10, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level. three piece bathroom with shower, no record of permit on file. obtain permit to legal or obtain permit to remove by licensed plumber who obtains perm
Oct 10, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dept of buildings record indicates that residence is legally approved for occupancy as a 1 family dwellin
Aug 11, 1999 · Penalty $5,300
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted full partitions and plumbing is being indtalled at 2st fl level to create bathrm remedy obtain a permit stop all work contact dept of bldg before resuming work
Aug 11, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2023 · Apt DOWNST
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt PH
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt PH
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt APT21S
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Aug 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $554,880 | One family dwellings | 1 |
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,302 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,279 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7900 / 37
- Assessed value
- $50,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1545 East 55 Street
Who owns 1545 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Petherbridge, Katherine A.
Does 1545 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 1545 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 1545 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1545 East 55 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.