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1639 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-08495-0034Map

Owner of record: Charles, Venus

1639 East 55 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Charles, Venus. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 4, 2018. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 4, 2018

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 · 55

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and east walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and north walls in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric light switch at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/buzzer in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at ceiling fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall (10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeeding the maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hotwater fixtures in kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2017 · 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.

    Jun 29, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites at north wall , in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 1, apartment at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, apartment at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the private hallway located at apt 1, apartment at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window upper sash counter balances. in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover at east wall, in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover, in the 4th room from east located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling, in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, apartment at south

    May 23, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling at basement apt located at apt 1

    May 15, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at south

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall, in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and south walls, in the 4th room from east located at bsmt-apt 1

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt APT1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2017 · 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 (B3)
Year built
1925
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
1,687 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
8495 / 34
Assessed value
$58,320
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 1639 East 55 Street

Who owns 1639 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Charles, Venus.

Does 1639 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 1639 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 1639 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1639 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.