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794 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07973-0051Map

Owner of record: Cora Kamara

794 East 56 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 Cora Kamara. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on June 29, 2005. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
1
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 29, 2005

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

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed, street to vestibule.

    Jun 29, 2005

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit.noted at cellar partitions walls erected to create at kitchen area with gas stove,a 3 piece bathroom (shower)& 2 other rooms.remedy:obtain permit/restore to prior legal condition

    Oct 15, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1FLR

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 25, 2026Non-market transferTwo family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1960
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,288 ft²
Lot area
2,383 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
318
Council district
45
Block / lot
7973 / 51
Assessed value
$49,380
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 794 East 56 Street

Who owns 794 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cora Kamara.

Does 794 East 56 Street have violations?

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

Is 794 East 56 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 794 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 794 East 56 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.