837 East 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07973-0030Map
Owner of record: Smith, Moses
837 East 55 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Moses. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on January 11, 2026. 4 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 5
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 · 6
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
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.
Dec 31, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept. prior to the commencement of earthwork.note:at the time of inspection at proposed 4 story new bldg i observed that soil was remove from construction site(excavation phase-{solder pal
Sep 1, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt DOWNST
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,830 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7973 / 30
- Assessed value
- $43,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 837 East 55 Street
Who owns 837 East 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Moses.
Does 837 East 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 837 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 837 East 55 Street built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 837 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.