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799 East 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07974-0023Map

Owner of record: Wisdom, Dexter

799 East 56 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wisdom, Dexter. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
160

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 17, 2025

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 · 75

  • 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.

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exceeds 130 degrees fahrenheitat all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the foyer located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximium tempture of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wash basin waste pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ...at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of ... hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective calking at north, south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective calking at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sashes at 1st and 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a maximum allowable of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative mechanical stopper at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking at perimeter of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature at 139 degrees exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 141 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the max tempature of 130 degrees f at all water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at range at basement

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections watercloset,wash basin,bathtub and kitchen sink at basement

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at basement

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Sep 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at door. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling east and south walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 16 feet at south and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at basement rooms cracked and used for living. unlawful gas range

    Oct 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    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
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,460 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
318
Council district
45
Block / lot
7974 / 23
Assessed value
$63,480
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 799 East 56 Street

Who owns 799 East 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wisdom, Dexter.

Does 799 East 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 799 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 799 East 56 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 799 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.