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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2023

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 · 8

  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jan 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 25, 2026$554,880One family dwellings1

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.